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
3969A5
RGB
57, 105, 165
HSL
213, 49%, 44%
HSB
213, 65%, 65%
CMYK
65, 36, 0, 35
LAB
43, -2, -38
LCH
43, 38, 268
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 38
LUV
43, -19, -54
HWB
213, 22%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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