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
045A92
RGB
4, 90, 146
HSL
204, 95%, 29%
HSB
204, 97%, 57%
CMYK
97, 38, 0, 43
LAB
36, -6, -38
LCH
36, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.45, 0.12, 246
XYZ
9, 9, 29
LUV
36, -22, -51
HWB
204, 2%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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