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
406491
RGB
64, 100, 145
HSL
213, 39%, 41%
HSB
213, 56%, 57%
CMYK
56, 31, 0, 43
LAB
41, -3, -29
LCH
41, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 255
XYZ
12, 12, 29
LUV
41, -16, -41
HWB
213, 25%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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