Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
457A86
RGB
69, 122, 134
HSL
191, 32%, 40%
HSB
191, 49%, 53%
CMYK
49, 9, 0, 47
LAB
48, -16, -12
LCH
48, 20, 218
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 214
XYZ
14, 17, 25
LUV
48, -23, -15
HWB
191, 27%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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