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
446984
RGB
68, 105, 132
HSL
205, 32%, 39%
HSB
205, 48%, 52%
CMYK
48, 20, 0, 48
LAB
42, -8, -19
LCH
42, 21, 248
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 241
XYZ
12, 13, 24
LUV
42, -17, -26
HWB
205, 27%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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