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
31709D
RGB
49, 112, 157
HSL
205, 52%, 40%
HSB
205, 69%, 62%
CMYK
69, 29, 0, 38
LAB
45, -9, -31
LCH
45, 32, 253
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 243
XYZ
13, 15, 34
LUV
45, -24, -43
HWB
205, 19%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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