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
3C729C
RGB
60, 114, 156
HSL
206, 44%, 42%
HSB
206, 62%, 61%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 39
LAB
46, -8, -29
LCH
46, 30, 254
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 244
XYZ
14, 15, 34
LUV
46, -22, -40
HWB
206, 24%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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