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
406F78
RGB
64, 111, 120
HSL
190, 30%, 36%
HSB
190, 47%, 47%
CMYK
47, 7, 0, 53
LAB
44, -15, -10
LCH
44, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 211
XYZ
11, 14, 20
LUV
44, -21, -12
HWB
190, 25%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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