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
436584
RGB
67, 101, 132
HSL
209, 33%, 39%
HSB
209, 49%, 52%
CMYK
49, 23, 0, 48
LAB
41, -6, -21
LCH
41, 22, 255
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 247
XYZ
11, 12, 24
LUV
41, -16, -29
HWB
209, 26%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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