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
4C7693
RGB
76, 118, 147
HSL
205, 32%, 44%
HSB
205, 48%, 58%
CMYK
48, 20, 0, 42
LAB
47, -9, -21
LCH
47, 22, 247
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 240
XYZ
15, 17, 30
LUV
47, -19, -28
HWB
205, 30%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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