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
3A6BA8
RGB
58, 107, 168
HSL
213, 49%, 44%
HSB
213, 65%, 66%
CMYK
65, 36, 0, 34
LAB
44, -2, -38
LCH
44, 38, 268
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 39
LUV
44, -20, -55
HWB
213, 23%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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