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
3168BF
RGB
49, 104, 191
HSL
217, 59%, 47%
HSB
217, 74%, 75%
CMYK
74, 46, 0, 25
LAB
44, 5, -52
LCH
44, 52, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.15, 259
XYZ
16, 14, 51
LUV
44, -20, -76
HWB
217, 19%, 25%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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