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
3973B7
RGB
57, 115, 183
HSL
212, 53%, 47%
HSB
212, 69%, 72%
CMYK
69, 37, 0, 28
LAB
47, -2, -42
LCH
47, 42, 267
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 254
XYZ
16, 17, 47
LUV
47, -22, -62
HWB
212, 22%, 28%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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