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
316DBC
RGB
49, 109, 188
HSL
214, 59%, 46%
HSB
214, 74%, 74%
CMYK
74, 42, 0, 26
LAB
45, 2, -48
LCH
45, 48, 272
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 256
XYZ
16, 15, 50
LUV
45, -22, -70
HWB
214, 19%, 26%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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