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
2974C2
RGB
41, 116, 194
HSL
211, 65%, 46%
HSB
211, 79%, 76%
CMYK
79, 40, 0, 24
LAB
47, -2, -48
LCH
47, 48, 268
OKLCH
0.55, 0.14, 253
XYZ
17, 17, 53
LUV
47, -25, -71
HWB
211, 16%, 24%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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