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
3D79CA
RGB
61, 121, 202
HSL
214, 57%, 52%
HSB
214, 70%, 79%
CMYK
70, 40, 0, 21
LAB
50, 1, -49
LCH
50, 49, 271
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 257
XYZ
19, 19, 58
LUV
50, -23, -73
HWB
214, 24%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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