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
3B6070
RGB
59, 96, 112
HSL
198, 31%, 34%
HSB
198, 47%, 44%
CMYK
47, 14, 0, 56
LAB
38, -10, -13
LCH
38, 17, 233
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 227
XYZ
9, 10, 17
LUV
38, -17, -17
HWB
198, 23%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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