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
3B6080
RGB
59, 96, 128
HSL
208, 37%, 37%
HSB
208, 54%, 50%
CMYK
54, 25, 0, 50
LAB
39, -6, -22
LCH
39, 23, 255
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 246
XYZ
10, 11, 22
LUV
39, -16, -30
HWB
208, 23%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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