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
478E93
RGB
71, 142, 147
HSL
184, 35%, 43%
HSB
184, 52%, 58%
CMYK
52, 3, 0, 42
LAB
55, -22, -10
LCH
55, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.60, 0.07, 202
XYZ
18, 23, 31
LUV
55, -30, -11
HWB
184, 28%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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