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
4376AA
RGB
67, 118, 170
HSL
210, 43%, 46%
HSB
210, 61%, 67%
CMYK
61, 31, 0, 33
LAB
48, -5, -34
LCH
48, 34, 261
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 250
XYZ
16, 17, 40
LUV
48, -22, -49
HWB
210, 26%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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