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
044259
RGB
4, 66, 89
HSL
196, 91%, 18%
HSB
196, 96%, 35%
CMYK
96, 26, 0, 65
LAB
25, -12, -19
LCH
25, 22, 239
OKLCH
0.36, 0.07, 230
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
25, -17, -22
HWB
196, 2%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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