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
3B6C8A
RGB
59, 108, 138
HSL
203, 40%, 39%
HSB
203, 57%, 54%
CMYK
57, 22, 0, 46
LAB
43, -10, -22
LCH
43, 24, 245
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 237
XYZ
12, 13, 26
LUV
43, -21, -30
HWB
203, 23%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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