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
246C8B
RGB
36, 108, 139
HSL
198, 59%, 34%
HSB
198, 74%, 55%
CMYK
74, 22, 0, 45
LAB
42, -15, -24
LCH
42, 28, 239
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 231
XYZ
11, 13, 26
LUV
42, -26, -32
HWB
198, 14%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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