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
396D9A
RGB
57, 109, 154
HSL
208, 46%, 41%
HSB
208, 63%, 60%
CMYK
63, 29, 0, 40
LAB
44, -7, -30
LCH
44, 31, 257
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 247
XYZ
13, 14, 33
LUV
44, -21, -42
HWB
208, 22%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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