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
406D90
RGB
64, 109, 144
HSL
206, 38%, 41%
HSB
206, 56%, 56%
CMYK
56, 24, 0, 44
LAB
44, -8, -24
LCH
44, 26, 252
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 243
XYZ
13, 14, 28
LUV
44, -20, -34
HWB
206, 25%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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