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
477D95
RGB
71, 125, 149
HSL
198, 35%, 43%
HSB
198, 52%, 58%
CMYK
52, 16, 0, 42
LAB
49, -13, -19
LCH
49, 23, 235
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 229
XYZ
15, 18, 31
LUV
49, -24, -25
HWB
198, 28%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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