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
457599
RGB
69, 117, 153
HSL
206, 38%, 44%
HSB
206, 55%, 60%
CMYK
55, 24, 0, 40
LAB
47, -9, -25
LCH
47, 26, 251
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 242
XYZ
15, 16, 33
LUV
47, -21, -35
HWB
206, 27%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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