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
3871AA
RGB
56, 113, 170
HSL
210, 50%, 44%
HSB
210, 67%, 67%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 33
LAB
46, -5, -37
LCH
46, 37, 263
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 251
XYZ
15, 16, 40
LUV
46, -22, -53
HWB
210, 22%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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