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
314C60
RGB
49, 76, 96
HSL
206, 32%, 28%
HSB
206, 49%, 38%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 62
LAB
31, -6, -15
LCH
31, 16, 249
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 241
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
31, -12, -18
HWB
206, 19%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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