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
396489
RGB
57, 100, 137
HSL
208, 41%, 38%
HSB
208, 58%, 54%
CMYK
58, 27, 0, 46
LAB
41, -7, -25
LCH
41, 26, 256
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 246
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
41, -18, -35
HWB
208, 22%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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