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
487190
RGB
72, 113, 144
HSL
206, 33%, 42%
HSB
206, 50%, 56%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 44
LAB
46, -8, -22
LCH
46, 23, 250
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 242
XYZ
14, 15, 29
LUV
46, -19, -30
HWB
206, 28%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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