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
396681
RGB
57, 102, 129
HSL
203, 39%, 36%
HSB
203, 56%, 51%
CMYK
56, 21, 0, 49
LAB
41, -10, -20
LCH
41, 22, 244
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 237
XYZ
10, 12, 23
LUV
41, -19, -27
HWB
203, 22%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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