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
39698B
RGB
57, 105, 139
HSL
205, 42%, 38%
HSB
205, 59%, 55%
CMYK
59, 24, 0, 45
LAB
42, -9, -24
LCH
42, 26, 250
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 241
XYZ
11, 13, 26
LUV
42, -20, -33
HWB
205, 22%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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