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
0267AA
RGB
2, 103, 170
HSL
204, 98%, 34%
HSB
204, 99%, 67%
CMYK
99, 39, 0, 33
LAB
41, -5, -44
LCH
41, 44, 263
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 247
XYZ
12, 13, 40
LUV
41, -25, -62
HWB
204, 1%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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