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
467480
RGB
70, 116, 128
HSL
192, 29%, 39%
HSB
192, 45%, 50%
CMYK
45, 9, 0, 50
LAB
46, -14, -12
LCH
46, 18, 221
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 216
XYZ
13, 15, 23
LUV
46, -21, -14
HWB
192, 27%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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