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
3D7488
RGB
61, 116, 136
HSL
196, 38%, 39%
HSB
196, 55%, 53%
CMYK
55, 15, 0, 47
LAB
46, -14, -17
LCH
46, 22, 230
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 224
XYZ
13, 15, 26
LUV
46, -23, -22
HWB
196, 24%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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