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
427792
RGB
66, 119, 146
HSL
200, 38%, 42%
HSB
200, 55%, 57%
CMYK
55, 18, 0, 43
LAB
47, -12, -21
LCH
47, 24, 239
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 232
XYZ
14, 16, 30
LUV
47, -23, -28
HWB
200, 26%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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