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
477D85
RGB
71, 125, 133
HSL
188, 30%, 40%
HSB
188, 47%, 52%
CMYK
47, 6, 0, 48
LAB
49, -17, -10
LCH
49, 20, 211
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 208
XYZ
14, 18, 25
LUV
49, -24, -12
HWB
188, 28%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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