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
3D73A5
RGB
61, 115, 165
HSL
209, 46%, 44%
HSB
209, 63%, 65%
CMYK
63, 30, 0, 35
LAB
46, -6, -33
LCH
46, 33, 259
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 248
XYZ
15, 16, 38
LUV
46, -22, -47
HWB
209, 24%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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