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
276CA8
RGB
39, 108, 168
HSL
208, 62%, 41%
HSB
208, 77%, 66%
CMYK
77, 36, 0, 34
LAB
44, -6, -39
LCH
44, 39, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 249
XYZ
13, 14, 39
LUV
44, -24, -56
HWB
208, 15%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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