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
3D6488
RGB
61, 100, 136
HSL
209, 38%, 39%
HSB
209, 55%, 53%
CMYK
55, 26, 0, 47
LAB
41, -6, -25
LCH
41, 25, 257
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 248
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
41, -17, -34
HWB
209, 24%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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