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
4178AF
RGB
65, 120, 175
HSL
210, 46%, 47%
HSB
210, 63%, 69%
CMYK
63, 31, 0, 31
LAB
49, -5, -35
LCH
49, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 250
XYZ
17, 18, 43
LUV
49, -23, -51
HWB
210, 25%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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