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
47749F
RGB
71, 116, 159
HSL
209, 38%, 45%
HSB
209, 55%, 62%
CMYK
55, 27, 0, 38
LAB
47, -6, -28
LCH
47, 29, 258
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 249
XYZ
15, 16, 35
LUV
47, -20, -40
HWB
209, 28%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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