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
04578A
RGB
4, 87, 138
HSL
203, 94%, 28%
HSB
203, 97%, 54%
CMYK
97, 37, 0, 46
LAB
35, -7, -35
LCH
35, 36, 259
OKLCH
0.44, 0.11, 245
XYZ
8, 9, 25
LUV
35, -22, -47
HWB
203, 2%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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