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
406B99
RGB
64, 107, 153
HSL
211, 41%, 43%
HSB
211, 58%, 60%
CMYK
58, 30, 0, 40
LAB
44, -4, -30
LCH
44, 30, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 251
XYZ
13, 14, 32
LUV
44, -19, -43
HWB
211, 25%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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