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
497384
RGB
73, 115, 132
HSL
197, 29%, 40%
HSB
197, 45%, 52%
CMYK
45, 13, 0, 48
LAB
46, -12, -14
LCH
46, 18, 231
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 226
XYZ
13, 15, 24
LUV
46, -19, -18
HWB
197, 29%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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