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
42768B
RGB
66, 118, 139
HSL
197, 36%, 40%
HSB
197, 53%, 55%
CMYK
53, 15, 0, 45
LAB
47, -13, -17
LCH
47, 22, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 226
XYZ
13, 16, 27
LUV
47, -23, -22
HWB
197, 26%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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