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
326379
RGB
50, 99, 121
HSL
199, 42%, 34%
HSB
199, 59%, 47%
CMYK
59, 18, 0, 53
LAB
39, -12, -18
LCH
39, 21, 236
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 229
XYZ
9, 11, 20
LUV
39, -20, -23
HWB
199, 20%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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