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
447281
RGB
68, 114, 129
HSL
195, 31%, 39%
HSB
195, 47%, 51%
CMYK
47, 12, 0, 49
LAB
45, -13, -14
LCH
45, 19, 226
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 221
XYZ
12, 15, 23
LUV
45, -21, -17
HWB
195, 27%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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