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
047DA8
RGB
4, 125, 168
HSL
196, 95%, 34%
HSB
196, 98%, 66%
CMYK
98, 26, 0, 34
LAB
48, -18, -32
LCH
48, 36, 241
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 232
XYZ
14, 18, 40
LUV
48, -33, -44
HWB
196, 2%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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