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
4071A6
RGB
64, 113, 166
HSL
211, 44%, 45%
HSB
211, 61%, 65%
CMYK
61, 32, 0, 35
LAB
46, -4, -34
LCH
46, 34, 263
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 252
XYZ
15, 16, 38
LUV
46, -21, -49
HWB
211, 25%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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