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
246EAD
RGB
36, 110, 173
HSL
208, 66%, 41%
HSB
208, 79%, 68%
CMYK
79, 36, 0, 32
LAB
44, -6, -41
LCH
44, 41, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 249
XYZ
14, 15, 42
LUV
44, -25, -59
HWB
208, 14%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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