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
003C41
RGB
0, 60, 65
HSL
185, 100%, 13%
HSB
185, 100%, 25%
CMYK
100, 8, 0, 75
LAB
22, -17, -8
LCH
22, 19, 207
OKLCH
0.32, 0.06, 204
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
22, -17, -7
HWB
185, 0%, 75%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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