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
297399
RGB
41, 115, 153
HSL
200, 58%, 38%
HSB
200, 73%, 60%
CMYK
73, 25, 0, 40
LAB
45, -13, -28
LCH
45, 31, 244
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 235
XYZ
13, 15, 32
LUV
45, -27, -38
HWB
200, 16%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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