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
477C91
RGB
71, 124, 145
HSL
197, 34%, 42%
HSB
197, 51%, 57%
CMYK
51, 14, 0, 43
LAB
49, -14, -17
LCH
49, 22, 231
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 226
XYZ
15, 18, 29
LUV
49, -23, -23
HWB
197, 28%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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