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
476A7F
RGB
71, 106, 127
HSL
203, 28%, 39%
HSB
203, 44%, 50%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 50
LAB
43, -8, -16
LCH
43, 18, 242
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 236
XYZ
12, 13, 22
LUV
43, -16, -21
HWB
203, 28%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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