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
4172BF
RGB
65, 114, 191
HSL
217, 50%, 50%
HSB
217, 66%, 75%
CMYK
66, 40, 0, 25
LAB
47, 2, -46
LCH
47, 46, 273
OKLCH
0.56, 0.13, 259
XYZ
18, 17, 52
LUV
47, -20, -69
HWB
217, 25%, 25%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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