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
488197
RGB
72, 129, 151
HSL
197, 35%, 44%
HSB
197, 52%, 59%
CMYK
52, 15, 0, 41
LAB
51, -15, -18
LCH
51, 23, 231
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 225
XYZ
16, 19, 32
LUV
51, -25, -24
HWB
197, 28%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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