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
477780
RGB
71, 119, 128
HSL
189, 29%, 39%
HSB
189, 45%, 50%
CMYK
45, 7, 0, 50
LAB
47, -15, -10
LCH
47, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 211
XYZ
13, 16, 23
LUV
47, -22, -12
HWB
189, 28%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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