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
276D97
RGB
39, 109, 151
HSL
203, 59%, 37%
HSB
203, 74%, 59%
CMYK
74, 28, 0, 41
LAB
43, -11, -30
LCH
43, 32, 249
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 239
XYZ
12, 14, 31
LUV
43, -25, -41
HWB
203, 15%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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