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
3B6095
RGB
59, 96, 149
HSL
215, 43%, 41%
HSB
215, 60%, 58%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 42
LAB
40, -1, -34
LCH
40, 34, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 257
XYZ
11, 11, 30
LUV
40, -16, -47
HWB
215, 23%, 42%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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