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
3A4E61
RGB
58, 78, 97
HSL
209, 25%, 30%
HSB
209, 40%, 38%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 62
LAB
32, -4, -14
LCH
32, 14, 254
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 248
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
32, -10, -17
HWB
209, 23%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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