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
39648F
RGB
57, 100, 143
HSL
210, 43%, 39%
HSB
210, 60%, 56%
CMYK
60, 30, 0, 44
LAB
41, -5, -29
LCH
41, 29, 260
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 250
XYZ
11, 12, 28
LUV
41, -18, -40
HWB
210, 22%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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