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
39699D
RGB
57, 105, 157
HSL
211, 47%, 42%
HSB
211, 64%, 62%
CMYK
64, 33, 0, 38
LAB
43, -4, -34
LCH
43, 34, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 252
XYZ
13, 13, 34
LUV
43, -20, -48
HWB
211, 22%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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