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
41597E
RGB
65, 89, 126
HSL
216, 32%, 37%
HSB
216, 48%, 49%
CMYK
48, 29, 0, 51
LAB
37, -1, -24
LCH
37, 24, 268
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 259
XYZ
10, 10, 21
LUV
37, -12, -33
HWB
216, 25%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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