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
315D85
RGB
49, 93, 133
HSL
209, 46%, 36%
HSB
209, 63%, 52%
CMYK
63, 30, 0, 48
LAB
38, -6, -27
LCH
38, 28, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 248
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
38, -18, -37
HWB
209, 19%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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