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
277BB1
RGB
39, 123, 177
HSL
203, 64%, 42%
HSB
203, 78%, 69%
CMYK
78, 31, 0, 31
LAB
49, -11, -36
LCH
49, 38, 253
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 242
XYZ
16, 18, 44
LUV
49, -28, -52
HWB
203, 15%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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