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
396984
RGB
57, 105, 132
HSL
202, 40%, 37%
HSB
202, 57%, 52%
CMYK
57, 20, 0, 48
LAB
42, -11, -20
LCH
42, 23, 242
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 235
XYZ
11, 13, 24
LUV
42, -20, -27
HWB
202, 22%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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