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
317CA4
RGB
49, 124, 164
HSL
201, 54%, 42%
HSB
201, 70%, 64%
CMYK
70, 24, 0, 36
LAB
49, -14, -29
LCH
49, 32, 245
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 236
XYZ
15, 18, 38
LUV
49, -28, -40
HWB
201, 19%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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