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
044C72
RGB
4, 76, 114
HSL
201, 93%, 23%
HSB
201, 96%, 45%
CMYK
96, 33, 0, 55
LAB
30, -9, -28
LCH
30, 29, 253
OKLCH
0.40, 0.09, 240
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
30, -19, -35
HWB
201, 2%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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