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
3D628E
RGB
61, 98, 142
HSL
213, 40%, 40%
HSB
213, 57%, 56%
CMYK
57, 31, 0, 44
LAB
40, -3, -29
LCH
40, 29, 264
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 254
XYZ
11, 12, 27
LUV
40, -16, -40
HWB
213, 24%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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