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
486C70
RGB
72, 108, 112
HSL
186, 22%, 36%
HSB
186, 36%, 44%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 56
LAB
43, -13, -7
LCH
43, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 205
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
43, -17, -7
HWB
186, 28%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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