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
3D516D
RGB
61, 81, 109
HSL
215, 28%, 33%
HSB
215, 44%, 43%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 57
LAB
34, -2, -19
LCH
34, 19, 265
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 257
XYZ
8, 8, 16
LUV
34, -10, -24
HWB
215, 24%, 57%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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