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
467186
RGB
70, 113, 134
HSL
200, 31%, 40%
HSB
200, 48%, 53%
CMYK
48, 16, 0, 47
LAB
45, -11, -17
LCH
45, 20, 237
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 230
XYZ
13, 15, 25
LUV
45, -20, -22
HWB
200, 27%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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