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
396369
RGB
57, 99, 105
HSL
188, 30%, 32%
HSB
188, 46%, 41%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 59
LAB
39, -14, -8
LCH
39, 16, 211
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 207
XYZ
9, 11, 15
LUV
39, -19, -9
HWB
188, 22%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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