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
3686A2
RGB
54, 134, 162
HSL
196, 50%, 42%
HSB
196, 67%, 64%
CMYK
67, 17, 0, 36
LAB
52, -18, -23
LCH
52, 29, 231
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 225
XYZ
17, 20, 37
LUV
52, -31, -31
HWB
196, 21%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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