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
3A6784
RGB
58, 103, 132
HSL
204, 39%, 37%
HSB
204, 56%, 52%
CMYK
56, 22, 0, 48
LAB
41, -9, -21
LCH
41, 23, 246
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 239
XYZ
11, 12, 24
LUV
41, -19, -28
HWB
204, 23%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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