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
336980
RGB
51, 105, 128
HSL
198, 43%, 35%
HSB
198, 60%, 50%
CMYK
60, 18, 0, 50
LAB
41, -13, -19
LCH
41, 23, 235
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 228
XYZ
10, 12, 22
LUV
41, -22, -24
HWB
198, 20%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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