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
316484
RGB
49, 100, 132
HSL
203, 46%, 35%
HSB
203, 63%, 52%
CMYK
63, 24, 0, 48
LAB
40, -10, -23
LCH
40, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 239
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
40, -20, -31
HWB
203, 19%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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