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
578083
RGB
87, 128, 131
HSL
184, 20%, 43%
HSB
184, 34%, 51%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 49
LAB
51, -14, -6
LCH
51, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 202
XYZ
16, 19, 24
LUV
51, -20, -7
HWB
184, 34%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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