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
045D61
RGB
4, 93, 97
HSL
183, 92%, 20%
HSB
183, 96%, 38%
CMYK
96, 4, 0, 62
LAB
35, -23, -9
LCH
35, 25, 202
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 200
XYZ
6, 9, 13
LUV
35, -26, -9
HWB
183, 2%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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