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
00434B
RGB
0, 67, 75
HSL
186, 100%, 15%
HSB
186, 100%, 29%
CMYK
100, 11, 0, 71
LAB
25, -17, -11
LCH
25, 20, 212
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 208
XYZ
3, 5, 7
LUV
25, -19, -10
HWB
186, 0%, 71%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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