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
04517C
RGB
4, 81, 124
HSL
202, 94%, 25%
HSB
202, 97%, 49%
CMYK
97, 35, 0, 51
LAB
32, -8, -31
LCH
32, 32, 255
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 242
XYZ
7, 7, 20
LUV
32, -20, -40
HWB
202, 2%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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