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
3C649F
RGB
60, 100, 159
HSL
216, 45%, 43%
HSB
216, 62%, 62%
CMYK
62, 37, 0, 38
LAB
42, 0, -37
LCH
42, 37, 270
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 258
XYZ
13, 13, 35
LUV
42, -17, -53
HWB
216, 24%, 38%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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