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
315E62
RGB
49, 94, 98
HSL
185, 33%, 29%
HSB
185, 50%, 38%
CMYK
50, 4, 0, 62
LAB
37, -15, -7
LCH
37, 17, 206
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 203
XYZ
7, 10, 13
LUV
37, -19, -7
HWB
185, 19%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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