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
276C85
RGB
39, 108, 133
HSL
196, 55%, 34%
HSB
196, 71%, 52%
CMYK
71, 19, 0, 48
LAB
42, -16, -21
LCH
42, 26, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 226
XYZ
10, 13, 24
LUV
42, -25, -27
HWB
196, 15%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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