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
486D84
RGB
72, 109, 132
HSL
203, 29%, 40%
HSB
203, 45%, 52%
CMYK
45, 17, 0, 48
LAB
44, -9, -17
LCH
44, 19, 243
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 237
XYZ
12, 14, 24
LUV
44, -17, -23
HWB
203, 28%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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