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
3974CF
RGB
57, 116, 207
HSL
216, 61%, 52%
HSB
216, 72%, 81%
CMYK
72, 44, 0, 19
LAB
49, 5, -54
LCH
49, 54, 275
OKLCH
0.57, 0.15, 259
XYZ
19, 18, 61
LUV
49, -22, -80
HWB
216, 22%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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