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
406A88
RGB
64, 106, 136
HSL
205, 36%, 39%
HSB
205, 53%, 53%
CMYK
53, 22, 0, 47
LAB
43, -8, -21
LCH
43, 23, 249
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 241
XYZ
12, 13, 25
LUV
43, -19, -29
HWB
205, 25%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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