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
366589
RGB
54, 101, 137
HSL
206, 43%, 37%
HSB
206, 61%, 54%
CMYK
61, 26, 0, 46
LAB
41, -8, -25
LCH
41, 26, 253
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 243
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
41, -19, -34
HWB
206, 21%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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