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
47778B
RGB
71, 119, 139
HSL
198, 32%, 41%
HSB
198, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 14, 0, 45
LAB
47, -13, -16
LCH
47, 21, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 227
XYZ
14, 16, 27
LUV
47, -22, -21
HWB
198, 28%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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