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
48879C
RGB
72, 135, 156
HSL
195, 37%, 45%
HSB
195, 54%, 61%
CMYK
54, 13, 0, 39
LAB
53, -16, -18
LCH
53, 24, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 222
XYZ
17, 21, 35
LUV
53, -27, -24
HWB
195, 28%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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