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
3178A1
RGB
49, 120, 161
HSL
202, 53%, 41%
HSB
202, 70%, 63%
CMYK
70, 25, 0, 37
LAB
47, -12, -29
LCH
47, 32, 247
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 238
XYZ
14, 17, 36
LUV
47, -27, -41
HWB
202, 19%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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