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
43637C
RGB
67, 99, 124
HSL
206, 30%, 37%
HSB
206, 46%, 49%
CMYK
46, 20, 0, 51
LAB
40, -7, -18
LCH
40, 19, 250
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 243
XYZ
10, 12, 21
LUV
40, -15, -24
HWB
206, 26%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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