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
3D5477
RGB
61, 84, 119
HSL
216, 32%, 35%
HSB
216, 49%, 47%
CMYK
49, 29, 0, 53
LAB
35, -1, -23
LCH
35, 23, 267
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 259
XYZ
8, 9, 19
LUV
35, -11, -31
HWB
216, 24%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cobalt
#0047AB
Prussian Blue
#003153
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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