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
3D697B
RGB
61, 105, 123
HSL
197, 34%, 36%
HSB
197, 50%, 48%
CMYK
50, 15, 0, 52
LAB
42, -12, -15
LCH
42, 19, 232
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 226
XYZ
11, 13, 21
LUV
42, -19, -19
HWB
197, 24%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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