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
246E9D
RGB
36, 110, 157
HSL
203, 63%, 38%
HSB
203, 77%, 62%
CMYK
77, 30, 0, 38
LAB
44, -10, -33
LCH
44, 34, 252
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 34
LUV
44, -25, -45
HWB
203, 14%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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