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
486F91
RGB
72, 111, 145
HSL
208, 34%, 43%
HSB
208, 50%, 57%
CMYK
50, 23, 0, 43
LAB
45, -7, -23
LCH
45, 24, 254
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 246
XYZ
13, 15, 29
LUV
45, -18, -32
HWB
208, 28%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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