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
497980
RGB
73, 121, 128
HSL
188, 27%, 39%
HSB
188, 43%, 50%
CMYK
43, 5, 0, 50
LAB
48, -16, -9
LCH
48, 18, 211
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 208
XYZ
13, 17, 23
LUV
48, -22, -11
HWB
188, 29%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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