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
4076B4
RGB
64, 118, 180
HSL
212, 48%, 48%
HSB
212, 64%, 71%
CMYK
64, 34, 0, 29
LAB
48, -3, -39
LCH
48, 39, 265
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 253
XYZ
17, 17, 46
LUV
48, -22, -57
HWB
212, 25%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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