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
296596
RGB
41, 101, 150
HSL
207, 57%, 37%
HSB
207, 73%, 59%
CMYK
73, 33, 0, 41
LAB
41, -7, -33
LCH
41, 34, 258
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 246
XYZ
11, 12, 31
LUV
41, -22, -46
HWB
207, 16%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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