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
3D607D
RGB
61, 96, 125
HSL
207, 34%, 36%
HSB
207, 51%, 49%
CMYK
51, 23, 0, 51
LAB
39, -6, -21
LCH
39, 22, 253
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 245
XYZ
10, 11, 21
LUV
39, -16, -27
HWB
207, 24%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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