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
577B84
RGB
87, 123, 132
HSL
192, 21%, 43%
HSB
192, 34%, 52%
CMYK
34, 7, 0, 48
LAB
49, -11, -9
LCH
49, 15, 219
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 215
XYZ
15, 18, 24
LUV
49, -18, -11
HWB
192, 34%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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