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
486594
RGB
72, 101, 148
HSL
217, 35%, 43%
HSB
217, 51%, 58%
CMYK
51, 32, 0, 42
LAB
42, 0, -30
LCH
42, 30, 269
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 260
XYZ
13, 13, 30
LUV
42, -14, -42
HWB
217, 28%, 42%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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