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
4273BA
RGB
66, 115, 186
HSL
216, 48%, 49%
HSB
216, 65%, 73%
CMYK
65, 38, 0, 27
LAB
48, 1, -43
LCH
48, 43, 271
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 258
XYZ
17, 17, 49
LUV
48, -20, -64
HWB
216, 26%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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