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
477492
RGB
71, 116, 146
HSL
204, 35%, 43%
HSB
204, 51%, 57%
CMYK
51, 21, 0, 43
LAB
47, -9, -22
LCH
47, 23, 247
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 239
XYZ
14, 16, 30
LUV
47, -20, -29
HWB
204, 28%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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