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
396F7B
RGB
57, 111, 123
HSL
191, 37%, 35%
HSB
191, 54%, 48%
CMYK
54, 10, 0, 52
LAB
44, -16, -13
LCH
44, 20, 218
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 214
XYZ
11, 14, 21
LUV
44, -23, -15
HWB
191, 22%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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