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
42789C
RGB
66, 120, 156
HSL
204, 41%, 44%
HSB
204, 58%, 61%
CMYK
58, 23, 0, 39
LAB
48, -10, -25
LCH
48, 27, 248
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 240
XYZ
15, 17, 34
LUV
48, -23, -35
HWB
204, 26%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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