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
417486
RGB
65, 116, 134
HSL
196, 35%, 39%
HSB
196, 51%, 53%
CMYK
51, 13, 0, 47
LAB
46, -14, -16
LCH
46, 21, 228
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 223
XYZ
13, 15, 25
LUV
46, -22, -20
HWB
196, 25%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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