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
42728E
RGB
66, 114, 142
HSL
202, 37%, 41%
HSB
202, 54%, 56%
CMYK
54, 20, 0, 44
LAB
46, -11, -21
LCH
46, 23, 243
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 236
XYZ
13, 15, 28
LUV
46, -21, -28
HWB
202, 26%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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