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
276281
RGB
39, 98, 129
HSL
201, 54%, 33%
HSB
201, 70%, 51%
CMYK
70, 24, 0, 49
LAB
39, -12, -23
LCH
39, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 235
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
39, -22, -31
HWB
201, 15%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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