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
488294
RGB
72, 130, 148
HSL
194, 35%, 43%
HSB
194, 51%, 58%
CMYK
51, 12, 0, 42
LAB
51, -16, -16
LCH
51, 22, 225
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 220
XYZ
16, 19, 31
LUV
51, -25, -21
HWB
194, 28%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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