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
004257
RGB
0, 66, 87
HSL
194, 100%, 17%
HSB
194, 100%, 34%
CMYK
100, 24, 0, 66
LAB
25, -13, -18
LCH
25, 22, 235
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 227
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
25, -17, -20
HWB
194, 0%, 66%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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