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
39698D
RGB
57, 105, 141
HSL
206, 42%, 39%
HSB
206, 60%, 55%
CMYK
60, 26, 0, 45
LAB
42, -8, -25
LCH
42, 27, 252
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 243
XYZ
12, 13, 27
LUV
42, -20, -34
HWB
206, 22%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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