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
446F7F
RGB
68, 111, 127
HSL
196, 30%, 38%
HSB
196, 46%, 50%
CMYK
46, 13, 0, 50
LAB
44, -12, -14
LCH
44, 18, 229
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 224
XYZ
12, 14, 22
LUV
44, -19, -17
HWB
196, 27%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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