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
4271B4
RGB
66, 113, 180
HSL
215, 46%, 48%
HSB
215, 63%, 71%
CMYK
63, 37, 0, 29
LAB
47, 0, -41
LCH
47, 41, 270
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 257
XYZ
16, 16, 45
LUV
47, -20, -60
HWB
215, 26%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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