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
04577D
RGB
4, 87, 125
HSL
199, 94%, 25%
HSB
199, 97%, 49%
CMYK
97, 30, 0, 51
LAB
34, -11, -28
LCH
34, 30, 248
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 237
XYZ
7, 8, 21
LUV
34, -22, -36
HWB
199, 2%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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