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
42709E
RGB
66, 112, 158
HSL
210, 41%, 44%
HSB
210, 58%, 62%
CMYK
58, 29, 0, 38
LAB
45, -5, -30
LCH
45, 31, 260
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 250
XYZ
14, 15, 35
LUV
45, -20, -43
HWB
210, 26%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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