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
044153
RGB
4, 65, 83
HSL
194, 91%, 17%
HSB
194, 95%, 33%
CMYK
95, 22, 0, 67
LAB
25, -13, -16
LCH
25, 21, 231
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 224
XYZ
4, 4, 9
LUV
25, -17, -18
HWB
194, 2%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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