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
035977
RGB
3, 89, 119
HSL
196, 95%, 24%
HSB
196, 97%, 47%
CMYK
97, 25, 0, 53
LAB
35, -14, -24
LCH
35, 28, 239
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 230
XYZ
7, 8, 19
LUV
35, -23, -30
HWB
196, 1%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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