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
3B6078
RGB
59, 96, 120
HSL
204, 34%, 35%
HSB
204, 51%, 47%
CMYK
51, 20, 0, 53
LAB
39, -8, -18
LCH
39, 20, 245
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 238
XYZ
9, 11, 19
LUV
39, -16, -23
HWB
204, 23%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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