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
487691
RGB
72, 118, 145
HSL
202, 34%, 43%
HSB
202, 50%, 57%
CMYK
50, 19, 0, 43
LAB
47, -10, -20
LCH
47, 22, 243
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 236
XYZ
14, 16, 29
LUV
47, -21, -27
HWB
202, 28%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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