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
0473BB
RGB
4, 115, 187
HSL
204, 96%, 37%
HSB
204, 98%, 73%
CMYK
98, 39, 0, 27
LAB
46, -6, -46
LCH
46, 47, 262
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 247
XYZ
15, 16, 49
LUV
46, -28, -67
HWB
204, 2%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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