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
458797
RGB
69, 135, 151
HSL
192, 37%, 43%
HSB
192, 54%, 59%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 41
LAB
52, -18, -15
LCH
52, 24, 220
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 216
XYZ
17, 21, 32
LUV
52, -28, -20
HWB
192, 27%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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