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
276165
RGB
39, 97, 101
HSL
184, 44%, 27%
HSB
184, 61%, 40%
CMYK
61, 4, 0, 60
LAB
37, -19, -8
LCH
37, 20, 204
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 201
XYZ
7, 10, 14
LUV
37, -23, -8
HWB
184, 15%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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