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
396C81
RGB
57, 108, 129
HSL
198, 39%, 36%
HSB
198, 56%, 51%
CMYK
56, 16, 0, 49
LAB
43, -13, -17
LCH
43, 22, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 227
XYZ
11, 13, 23
LUV
43, -22, -22
HWB
198, 22%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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