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
578390
RGB
87, 131, 144
HSL
194, 25%, 45%
HSB
194, 40%, 56%
CMYK
40, 9, 0, 44
LAB
52, -13, -12
LCH
52, 18, 223
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 218
XYZ
17, 20, 29
LUV
52, -21, -15
HWB
194, 34%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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