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
3166A2
RGB
49, 102, 162
HSL
212, 54%, 41%
HSB
212, 70%, 64%
CMYK
70, 37, 0, 36
LAB
42, -2, -38
LCH
42, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 253
XYZ
13, 13, 36
LUV
42, -20, -54
HWB
212, 19%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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