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
29637A
RGB
41, 99, 122
HSL
197, 50%, 32%
HSB
197, 66%, 48%
CMYK
66, 19, 0, 52
LAB
39, -14, -19
LCH
39, 23, 234
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 227
XYZ
9, 11, 20
LUV
39, -22, -24
HWB
197, 16%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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