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
3D7595
RGB
61, 117, 149
HSL
202, 42%, 41%
HSB
202, 59%, 58%
CMYK
59, 21, 0, 42
LAB
46, -12, -23
LCH
46, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 236
XYZ
14, 16, 31
LUV
46, -23, -32
HWB
202, 24%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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