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
42758D
RGB
66, 117, 141
HSL
199, 36%, 41%
HSB
199, 53%, 55%
CMYK
53, 17, 0, 45
LAB
46, -12, -19
LCH
46, 23, 237
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 230
XYZ
13, 16, 28
LUV
46, -22, -25
HWB
199, 26%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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