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
3977A0
RGB
57, 119, 160
HSL
204, 47%, 43%
HSB
204, 64%, 63%
CMYK
64, 26, 0, 37
LAB
47, -11, -29
LCH
47, 30, 250
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 240
XYZ
15, 17, 36
LUV
47, -25, -40
HWB
204, 22%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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