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
01435C
RGB
1, 67, 92
HSL
196, 98%, 18%
HSB
196, 99%, 36%
CMYK
99, 27, 0, 64
LAB
26, -11, -21
LCH
26, 23, 241
OKLCH
0.36, 0.07, 232
XYZ
4, 5, 11
LUV
26, -17, -24
HWB
196, 0%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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