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
407BA4
RGB
64, 123, 164
HSL
205, 44%, 45%
HSB
205, 61%, 64%
CMYK
61, 25, 0, 36
LAB
49, -10, -28
LCH
49, 30, 250
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 241
XYZ
16, 18, 38
LUV
49, -24, -40
HWB
205, 25%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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