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
286FAB
RGB
40, 111, 171
HSL
207, 62%, 41%
HSB
207, 77%, 67%
CMYK
77, 35, 0, 33
LAB
45, -6, -39
LCH
45, 40, 261
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 41
LUV
45, -24, -56
HWB
207, 16%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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