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
40689E
RGB
64, 104, 158
HSL
214, 42%, 44%
HSB
214, 59%, 62%
CMYK
59, 34, 0, 38
LAB
43, -1, -34
LCH
43, 34, 268
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 256
XYZ
13, 13, 34
LUV
43, -17, -49
HWB
214, 25%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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