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
04414C
RGB
4, 65, 76
HSL
189, 90%, 16%
HSB
189, 95%, 30%
CMYK
95, 14, 0, 70
LAB
24, -15, -12
LCH
24, 19, 219
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 214
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
24, -17, -12
HWB
189, 2%, 70%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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