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
437797
RGB
67, 119, 151
HSL
203, 39%, 43%
HSB
203, 56%, 59%
CMYK
56, 21, 0, 41
LAB
47, -11, -23
LCH
47, 25, 245
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 237
XYZ
14, 17, 32
LUV
47, -22, -32
HWB
203, 26%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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