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
3579BC
RGB
53, 121, 188
HSL
210, 56%, 47%
HSB
210, 72%, 74%
CMYK
72, 36, 0, 26
LAB
49, -5, -42
LCH
49, 42, 264
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 251
XYZ
17, 18, 50
LUV
49, -25, -62
HWB
210, 21%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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