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
396995
RGB
57, 105, 149
HSL
209, 45%, 40%
HSB
209, 62%, 58%
CMYK
62, 30, 0, 42
LAB
43, -6, -29
LCH
43, 30, 258
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 248
XYZ
12, 13, 30
LUV
43, -20, -41
HWB
209, 22%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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