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
537E82
RGB
83, 126, 130
HSL
185, 22%, 42%
HSB
185, 36%, 51%
CMYK
36, 3, 0, 49
LAB
50, -15, -7
LCH
50, 16, 206
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 203
XYZ
15, 18, 24
LUV
50, -20, -8
HWB
185, 33%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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