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
457E99
RGB
69, 126, 153
HSL
199, 38%, 44%
HSB
199, 55%, 60%
CMYK
55, 18, 0, 40
LAB
50, -13, -21
LCH
50, 25, 237
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 230
XYZ
16, 18, 33
LUV
50, -24, -28
HWB
199, 27%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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