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
407BA0
RGB
64, 123, 160
HSL
203, 43%, 44%
HSB
203, 60%, 63%
CMYK
60, 23, 0, 37
LAB
49, -11, -26
LCH
49, 28, 247
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 238
XYZ
16, 18, 36
LUV
49, -24, -37
HWB
203, 25%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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