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
436586
RGB
67, 101, 134
HSL
210, 33%, 39%
HSB
210, 50%, 53%
CMYK
50, 25, 0, 47
LAB
41, -5, -22
LCH
41, 23, 257
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 249
XYZ
11, 12, 24
LUV
41, -16, -31
HWB
210, 26%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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