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
295459
RGB
41, 84, 89
HSL
186, 37%, 25%
HSB
186, 54%, 35%
CMYK
54, 6, 0, 65
LAB
33, -14, -8
LCH
33, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 205
XYZ
6, 8, 11
LUV
33, -18, -8
HWB
186, 16%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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