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
427485
RGB
66, 116, 133
HSL
195, 34%, 39%
HSB
195, 50%, 52%
CMYK
50, 13, 0, 48
LAB
46, -14, -15
LCH
46, 20, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 222
XYZ
13, 15, 24
LUV
46, -22, -19
HWB
195, 26%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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