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
3A5F8D
RGB
58, 95, 141
HSL
213, 42%, 39%
HSB
213, 59%, 55%
CMYK
59, 33, 0, 45
LAB
39, -2, -30
LCH
39, 30, 265
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 255
XYZ
11, 11, 27
LUV
39, -16, -41
HWB
213, 23%, 45%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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