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
496B74
RGB
73, 107, 116
HSL
193, 23%, 37%
HSB
193, 37%, 45%
CMYK
37, 8, 0, 55
LAB
43, -11, -9
LCH
43, 14, 220
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 216
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
43, -16, -11
HWB
193, 29%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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