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
276DB5
RGB
39, 109, 181
HSL
210, 65%, 43%
HSB
210, 78%, 71%
CMYK
78, 40, 0, 29
LAB
45, -2, -45
LCH
45, 45, 267
OKLCH
0.53, 0.13, 252
XYZ
15, 15, 46
LUV
45, -24, -65
HWB
210, 15%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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