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
3B8797
RGB
59, 135, 151
HSL
190, 44%, 41%
HSB
190, 61%, 59%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 41
LAB
52, -21, -16
LCH
52, 26, 218
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 214
XYZ
16, 20, 32
LUV
52, -31, -20
HWB
190, 23%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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