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
265266
RGB
38, 82, 102
HSL
199, 46%, 27%
HSB
199, 63%, 40%
CMYK
63, 20, 0, 60
LAB
32, -11, -17
LCH
32, 20, 237
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 230
XYZ
6, 7, 14
LUV
32, -17, -20
HWB
199, 15%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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