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
417294
RGB
65, 114, 148
HSL
205, 39%, 42%
HSB
205, 56%, 58%
CMYK
56, 23, 0, 42
LAB
46, -9, -24
LCH
46, 26, 249
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 241
XYZ
14, 15, 30
LUV
46, -21, -33
HWB
205, 25%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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