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
477A92
RGB
71, 122, 146
HSL
199, 35%, 43%
HSB
199, 51%, 57%
CMYK
51, 16, 0, 43
LAB
48, -13, -19
LCH
48, 22, 236
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 230
XYZ
15, 17, 30
LUV
48, -23, -25
HWB
199, 28%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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