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
3B6089
RGB
59, 96, 137
HSL
212, 40%, 38%
HSB
212, 57%, 54%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 46
LAB
39, -4, -27
LCH
39, 28, 262
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 252
XYZ
11, 11, 25
LUV
39, -16, -37
HWB
212, 23%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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