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
4576AE
RGB
69, 118, 174
HSL
212, 43%, 48%
HSB
212, 60%, 68%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 32
LAB
48, -4, -35
LCH
48, 36, 264
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 253
XYZ
17, 17, 42
LUV
48, -21, -52
HWB
212, 27%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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