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
035B61
RGB
3, 91, 97
HSL
184, 94%, 20%
HSB
184, 97%, 38%
CMYK
97, 6, 0, 62
LAB
34, -22, -10
LCH
34, 24, 205
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 203
XYZ
6, 8, 13
LUV
34, -26, -11
HWB
184, 1%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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