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
497993
RGB
73, 121, 147
HSL
201, 34%, 43%
HSB
201, 50%, 58%
CMYK
50, 18, 0, 42
LAB
48, -11, -20
LCH
48, 23, 240
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 233
XYZ
15, 17, 30
LUV
48, -21, -26
HWB
201, 29%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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