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
486A7A
RGB
72, 106, 122
HSL
199, 26%, 38%
HSB
199, 41%, 48%
CMYK
41, 13, 0, 52
LAB
43, -9, -13
LCH
43, 16, 235
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 229
XYZ
11, 13, 20
LUV
43, -16, -17
HWB
199, 28%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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