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
396B7D
RGB
57, 107, 125
HSL
196, 37%, 36%
HSB
196, 54%, 49%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 51
LAB
42, -13, -16
LCH
42, 21, 229
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 224
XYZ
11, 13, 21
LUV
42, -21, -20
HWB
196, 22%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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