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
246C8E
RGB
36, 108, 142
HSL
199, 60%, 35%
HSB
199, 75%, 56%
CMYK
75, 24, 0, 44
LAB
42, -14, -26
LCH
42, 29, 242
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 233
XYZ
11, 13, 28
LUV
42, -25, -34
HWB
199, 14%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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