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
47758B
RGB
71, 117, 139
HSL
199, 32%, 41%
HSB
199, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 16, 0, 45
LAB
47, -12, -17
LCH
47, 21, 236
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 230
XYZ
14, 16, 27
LUV
47, -21, -23
HWB
199, 28%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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