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
478EA1
RGB
71, 142, 161
HSL
193, 39%, 45%
HSB
193, 56%, 63%
CMYK
56, 12, 0, 37
LAB
55, -19, -17
LCH
55, 26, 222
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 218
XYZ
19, 23, 37
LUV
55, -30, -23
HWB
193, 28%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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