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
314C62
RGB
49, 76, 98
HSL
207, 33%, 29%
HSB
207, 50%, 38%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 62
LAB
31, -5, -16
LCH
31, 17, 252
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 244
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -12, -20
HWB
207, 19%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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