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
386790
RGB
56, 103, 144
HSL
208, 44%, 39%
HSB
208, 61%, 56%
CMYK
61, 28, 0, 44
LAB
42, -7, -28
LCH
42, 29, 257
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 247
XYZ
12, 13, 28
LUV
42, -19, -39
HWB
208, 22%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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