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
3B6366
RGB
59, 99, 102
HSL
184, 27%, 32%
HSB
184, 42%, 40%
CMYK
42, 3, 0, 60
LAB
39, -14, -6
LCH
39, 15, 205
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 202
XYZ
9, 11, 14
LUV
39, -18, -6
HWB
184, 23%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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