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
296C84
RGB
41, 108, 132
HSL
196, 53%, 34%
HSB
196, 69%, 52%
CMYK
69, 18, 0, 48
LAB
42, -16, -20
LCH
42, 25, 232
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 225
XYZ
10, 13, 24
LUV
42, -25, -26
HWB
196, 16%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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