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
48748D
RGB
72, 116, 141
HSL
202, 32%, 42%
HSB
202, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 18, 0, 45
LAB
46, -10, -19
LCH
46, 21, 241
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 235
XYZ
14, 16, 28
LUV
46, -20, -25
HWB
202, 28%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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