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
315E86
RGB
49, 94, 134
HSL
208, 46%, 36%
HSB
208, 63%, 53%
CMYK
63, 30, 0, 47
LAB
38, -6, -27
LCH
38, 28, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 247
XYZ
10, 10, 24
LUV
38, -18, -37
HWB
208, 19%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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