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
447A99
RGB
68, 122, 153
HSL
202, 38%, 43%
HSB
202, 56%, 60%
CMYK
56, 20, 0, 40
LAB
48, -12, -23
LCH
48, 25, 243
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 235
XYZ
15, 17, 33
LUV
48, -23, -31
HWB
202, 27%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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