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
04515D
RGB
4, 81, 93
HSL
188, 92%, 19%
HSB
188, 96%, 36%
CMYK
96, 13, 0, 64
LAB
31, -18, -13
LCH
31, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 212
XYZ
5, 7, 11
LUV
31, -22, -15
HWB
188, 2%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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