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
2774B4
RGB
39, 116, 180
HSL
207, 64%, 43%
HSB
207, 78%, 71%
CMYK
78, 36, 0, 29
LAB
47, -6, -41
LCH
47, 42, 261
OKLCH
0.54, 0.12, 248
XYZ
15, 16, 45
LUV
47, -26, -60
HWB
207, 15%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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