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
417289
RGB
65, 114, 137
HSL
199, 36%, 40%
HSB
199, 53%, 54%
CMYK
53, 17, 0, 46
LAB
45, -12, -18
LCH
45, 22, 236
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 230
XYZ
13, 15, 26
LUV
45, -21, -24
HWB
199, 25%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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