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
036779
RGB
3, 103, 121
HSL
189, 95%, 24%
HSB
189, 98%, 47%
CMYK
98, 15, 0, 53
LAB
39, -21, -18
LCH
39, 27, 220
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 215
XYZ
8, 11, 20
LUV
39, -28, -21
HWB
189, 1%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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