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
479EA6
RGB
71, 158, 166
HSL
185, 40%, 46%
HSB
185, 57%, 65%
CMYK
57, 5, 0, 35
LAB
60, -25, -13
LCH
60, 28, 206
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 203
XYZ
22, 29, 40
LUV
60, -36, -15
HWB
185, 28%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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