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
317294
RGB
49, 114, 148
HSL
201, 50%, 39%
HSB
201, 67%, 58%
CMYK
67, 23, 0, 42
LAB
45, -13, -25
LCH
45, 28, 243
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 234
XYZ
13, 15, 30
LUV
45, -25, -34
HWB
201, 19%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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