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
3175A2
RGB
49, 117, 162
HSL
204, 54%, 41%
HSB
204, 70%, 64%
CMYK
70, 28, 0, 36
LAB
46, -11, -31
LCH
46, 33, 251
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 241
XYZ
14, 16, 37
LUV
46, -25, -44
HWB
204, 19%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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