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
3D6484
RGB
61, 100, 132
HSL
207, 37%, 38%
HSB
207, 54%, 52%
CMYK
54, 24, 0, 48
LAB
41, -7, -22
LCH
41, 23, 253
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 245
XYZ
11, 12, 24
LUV
41, -17, -30
HWB
207, 24%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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