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
246172
RGB
36, 97, 114
HSL
193, 52%, 29%
HSB
193, 68%, 45%
CMYK
68, 15, 0, 55
LAB
38, -16, -16
LCH
38, 22, 225
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 219
XYZ
8, 10, 17
LUV
38, -23, -19
HWB
193, 14%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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