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
3977A2
RGB
57, 119, 162
HSL
205, 48%, 43%
HSB
205, 65%, 64%
CMYK
65, 27, 0, 36
LAB
47, -10, -30
LCH
47, 31, 251
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 242
XYZ
15, 17, 37
LUV
47, -25, -42
HWB
205, 22%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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