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
487D86
RGB
72, 125, 134
HSL
189, 30%, 40%
HSB
189, 46%, 53%
CMYK
46, 7, 0, 47
LAB
49, -17, -11
LCH
49, 20, 213
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 210
XYZ
14, 18, 25
LUV
49, -24, -13
HWB
189, 28%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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