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
466784
RGB
70, 103, 132
HSL
208, 31%, 40%
HSB
208, 47%, 52%
CMYK
47, 22, 0, 48
LAB
42, -6, -20
LCH
42, 21, 253
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 24
LUV
42, -16, -27
HWB
208, 27%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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