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
39739A
RGB
57, 115, 154
HSL
204, 46%, 41%
HSB
204, 63%, 60%
CMYK
63, 25, 0, 40
LAB
46, -10, -27
LCH
46, 29, 250
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 240
XYZ
14, 15, 33
LUV
46, -23, -38
HWB
204, 22%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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