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
396C76
RGB
57, 108, 118
HSL
190, 35%, 34%
HSB
190, 52%, 46%
CMYK
52, 8, 0, 54
LAB
42, -16, -11
LCH
42, 19, 216
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 212
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
42, -22, -13
HWB
190, 22%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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