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
3D7599
RGB
61, 117, 153
HSL
203, 43%, 42%
HSB
203, 60%, 60%
CMYK
60, 24, 0, 40
LAB
47, -11, -26
LCH
47, 28, 247
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 239
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
47, -23, -35
HWB
203, 24%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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