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
3B6876
RGB
59, 104, 118
HSL
194, 33%, 35%
HSB
194, 50%, 46%
CMYK
50, 12, 0, 54
LAB
41, -13, -13
LCH
41, 18, 225
OKLCH
0.49, 0.05, 220
XYZ
10, 12, 19
LUV
41, -20, -16
HWB
194, 23%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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