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
537783
RGB
83, 119, 131
HSL
195, 22%, 42%
HSB
195, 37%, 51%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 49
LAB
48, -11, -11
LCH
48, 15, 225
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 221
XYZ
14, 17, 24
LUV
48, -17, -14
HWB
195, 33%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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