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
3B71A0
RGB
59, 113, 160
HSL
208, 46%, 43%
HSB
208, 63%, 63%
CMYK
63, 29, 0, 37
LAB
46, -7, -31
LCH
46, 32, 257
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 247
XYZ
14, 15, 35
LUV
46, -22, -44
HWB
208, 23%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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