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
406997
RGB
64, 105, 151
HSL
212, 40%, 42%
HSB
212, 58%, 59%
CMYK
58, 30, 0, 41
LAB
43, -4, -30
LCH
43, 30, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 252
XYZ
13, 13, 31
LUV
43, -18, -42
HWB
212, 25%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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