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
316699
RGB
49, 102, 153
HSL
209, 51%, 40%
HSB
209, 68%, 60%
CMYK
68, 33, 0, 40
LAB
41, -5, -34
LCH
41, 34, 262
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 250
XYZ
12, 12, 32
LUV
41, -20, -47
HWB
209, 19%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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