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
264F59
RGB
38, 79, 89
HSL
192, 40%, 25%
HSB
192, 57%, 35%
CMYK
57, 11, 0, 65
LAB
31, -13, -11
LCH
31, 16, 220
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 216
XYZ
5, 7, 10
LUV
31, -17, -12
HWB
192, 15%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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