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
3D5375
RGB
61, 83, 117
HSL
216, 31%, 35%
HSB
216, 48%, 46%
CMYK
48, 29, 0, 54
LAB
35, -1, -22
LCH
35, 22, 267
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 259
XYZ
8, 8, 18
LUV
35, -11, -30
HWB
216, 24%, 54%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Cobalt
#0047AB
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Prussian Blue
#003153
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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