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
266996
RGB
38, 105, 150
HSL
204, 60%, 37%
HSB
204, 75%, 59%
CMYK
75, 30, 0, 41
LAB
42, -9, -31
LCH
42, 33, 253
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 242
XYZ
11, 13, 31
LUV
42, -24, -43
HWB
204, 15%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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