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
336F82
RGB
51, 111, 130
HSL
194, 44%, 35%
HSB
194, 61%, 51%
CMYK
61, 15, 0, 49
LAB
43, -16, -17
LCH
43, 23, 227
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 221
XYZ
11, 14, 23
LUV
43, -24, -21
HWB
194, 20%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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