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
577D82
RGB
87, 125, 130
HSL
187, 20%, 43%
HSB
187, 33%, 51%
CMYK
33, 4, 0, 49
LAB
50, -13, -7
LCH
50, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 206
XYZ
15, 18, 24
LUV
50, -18, -8
HWB
187, 34%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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