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
317896
RGB
49, 120, 150
HSL
198, 51%, 39%
HSB
198, 67%, 59%
CMYK
67, 20, 0, 41
LAB
47, -15, -23
LCH
47, 28, 236
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 229
XYZ
13, 16, 31
LUV
47, -27, -31
HWB
198, 19%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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