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
296E9B
RGB
41, 110, 155
HSL
204, 58%, 38%
HSB
204, 74%, 61%
CMYK
74, 29, 0, 39
LAB
44, -10, -31
LCH
44, 33, 252
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 33
LUV
44, -25, -44
HWB
204, 16%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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