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
49759B
RGB
73, 117, 155
HSL
208, 36%, 45%
HSB
208, 53%, 61%
CMYK
53, 25, 0, 39
LAB
47, -7, -26
LCH
47, 27, 254
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 246
XYZ
15, 17, 33
LUV
47, -20, -36
HWB
208, 29%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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