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
427293
RGB
66, 114, 147
HSL
204, 38%, 42%
HSB
204, 55%, 58%
CMYK
55, 22, 0, 42
LAB
46, -9, -23
LCH
46, 25, 248
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 240
XYZ
14, 15, 30
LUV
46, -21, -32
HWB
204, 26%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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