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
417399
RGB
65, 115, 153
HSL
206, 40%, 43%
HSB
206, 58%, 60%
CMYK
58, 25, 0, 40
LAB
46, -9, -26
LCH
46, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 243
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
46, -21, -37
HWB
206, 25%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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