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
3174B2
RGB
49, 116, 178
HSL
209, 57%, 45%
HSB
209, 72%, 70%
CMYK
72, 35, 0, 30
LAB
47, -5, -40
LCH
47, 40, 262
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 249
XYZ
16, 16, 44
LUV
47, -24, -58
HWB
209, 19%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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