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
3A798D
RGB
58, 121, 141
HSL
194, 42%, 39%
HSB
194, 59%, 55%
CMYK
59, 14, 0, 45
LAB
47, -16, -17
LCH
47, 24, 227
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 221
XYZ
13, 16, 28
LUV
47, -26, -22
HWB
194, 23%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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