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
427280
RGB
66, 114, 128
HSL
194, 32%, 38%
HSB
194, 48%, 50%
CMYK
48, 11, 0, 50
LAB
45, -14, -13
LCH
45, 19, 223
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 219
XYZ
12, 15, 23
LUV
45, -21, -16
HWB
194, 26%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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