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
3C729F
RGB
60, 114, 159
HSL
207, 45%, 43%
HSB
207, 62%, 62%
CMYK
62, 28, 0, 38
LAB
46, -8, -30
LCH
46, 31, 256
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 246
XYZ
14, 15, 35
LUV
46, -22, -43
HWB
207, 24%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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