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
486C7A
RGB
72, 108, 122
HSL
197, 26%, 38%
HSB
197, 41%, 48%
CMYK
41, 11, 0, 52
LAB
43, -10, -12
LCH
43, 16, 229
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 224
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
43, -17, -15
HWB
197, 28%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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