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
319CA6
RGB
49, 156, 166
HSL
185, 54%, 42%
HSB
185, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 6, 0, 35
LAB
59, -28, -15
LCH
59, 32, 207
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 204
XYZ
20, 27, 40
LUV
59, -40, -17
HWB
185, 19%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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