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
296C93
RGB
41, 108, 147
HSL
202, 56%, 37%
HSB
202, 72%, 58%
CMYK
72, 27, 0, 42
LAB
43, -11, -28
LCH
43, 30, 248
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 238
XYZ
12, 13, 30
LUV
43, -24, -38
HWB
202, 16%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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