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
29616B
RGB
41, 97, 107
HSL
189, 45%, 29%
HSB
189, 62%, 42%
CMYK
62, 9, 0, 58
LAB
38, -17, -12
LCH
38, 20, 215
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 211
XYZ
8, 10, 15
LUV
38, -22, -13
HWB
189, 16%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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