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
397AAA
RGB
57, 122, 170
HSL
205, 50%, 45%
HSB
205, 66%, 67%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 33
LAB
49, -10, -32
LCH
49, 34, 254
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 243
XYZ
16, 18, 41
LUV
49, -25, -46
HWB
205, 22%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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