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
437184
RGB
67, 113, 132
HSL
198, 33%, 39%
HSB
198, 49%, 52%
CMYK
49, 14, 0, 48
LAB
45, -12, -16
LCH
45, 20, 232
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 226
XYZ
12, 15, 24
LUV
45, -21, -20
HWB
198, 26%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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