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
47707B
RGB
71, 112, 123
HSL
193, 27%, 38%
HSB
193, 42%, 48%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 52
LAB
45, -13, -11
LCH
45, 17, 221
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 217
XYZ
12, 14, 21
LUV
45, -19, -13
HWB
193, 28%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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