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
3D708E
RGB
61, 112, 142
HSL
202, 40%, 40%
HSB
202, 57%, 56%
CMYK
57, 21, 0, 44
LAB
45, -11, -22
LCH
45, 25, 244
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 236
XYZ
13, 15, 28
LUV
45, -22, -30
HWB
202, 24%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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