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
286195
RGB
40, 97, 149
HSL
209, 58%, 37%
HSB
209, 73%, 58%
CMYK
73, 35, 0, 42
LAB
39, -5, -35
LCH
39, 35, 262
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 249
XYZ
11, 11, 30
LUV
39, -21, -48
HWB
209, 16%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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