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
427995
RGB
66, 121, 149
HSL
200, 39%, 42%
HSB
200, 56%, 58%
CMYK
56, 19, 0, 42
LAB
48, -13, -21
LCH
48, 25, 239
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 232
XYZ
15, 17, 31
LUV
48, -23, -29
HWB
200, 26%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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