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
397DA9
RGB
57, 125, 169
HSL
204, 50%, 44%
HSB
204, 66%, 66%
CMYK
66, 26, 0, 34
LAB
50, -11, -30
LCH
50, 32, 249
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 240
XYZ
16, 18, 40
LUV
50, -26, -43
HWB
204, 22%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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