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
43728D
RGB
67, 114, 141
HSL
202, 36%, 41%
HSB
202, 52%, 55%
CMYK
52, 19, 0, 45
LAB
46, -11, -20
LCH
46, 23, 242
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 235
XYZ
13, 15, 27
LUV
46, -21, -27
HWB
202, 26%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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