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
0F3E43
RGB
15, 62, 67
HSL
186, 63%, 16%
HSB
186, 78%, 26%
CMYK
78, 7, 0, 74
LAB
23, -15, -8
LCH
23, 17, 208
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 205
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
23, -16, -7
HWB
186, 6%, 74%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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