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
285679
RGB
40, 86, 121
HSL
206, 50%, 32%
HSB
206, 67%, 47%
CMYK
67, 29, 0, 53
LAB
35, -7, -25
LCH
35, 26, 254
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 244
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
35, -18, -33
HWB
206, 16%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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