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
426591
RGB
66, 101, 145
HSL
213, 37%, 41%
HSB
213, 54%, 57%
CMYK
54, 30, 0, 43
LAB
42, -3, -29
LCH
42, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 255
XYZ
12, 13, 29
LUV
42, -16, -40
HWB
213, 26%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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