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
317DAE
RGB
49, 125, 174
HSL
204, 56%, 44%
HSB
204, 72%, 68%
CMYK
72, 28, 0, 32
LAB
49, -11, -33
LCH
49, 35, 251
OKLCH
0.57, 0.11, 241
XYZ
16, 18, 43
LUV
49, -28, -48
HWB
204, 19%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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