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
03162A
RGB
3, 22, 42
HSL
211, 87%, 9%
HSB
211, 93%, 16%
CMYK
93, 48, 0, 84
LAB
7, -1, -16
LCH
7, 16, 266
OKLCH
0.20, 0.05, 251
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -4, -9
HWB
211, 1%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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