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
4174AE
RGB
65, 116, 174
HSL
212, 46%, 47%
HSB
212, 63%, 68%
CMYK
63, 33, 0, 32
LAB
47, -3, -37
LCH
47, 37, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 253
XYZ
16, 17, 42
LUV
47, -21, -53
HWB
212, 25%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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