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
477F9C
RGB
71, 127, 156
HSL
200, 37%, 45%
HSB
200, 54%, 61%
CMYK
54, 19, 0, 39
LAB
50, -13, -22
LCH
50, 25, 240
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 233
XYZ
16, 19, 34
LUV
50, -24, -30
HWB
200, 28%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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