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
3E6691
RGB
62, 102, 145
HSL
211, 40%, 41%
HSB
211, 57%, 57%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 43
LAB
42, -4, -28
LCH
42, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 251
XYZ
12, 13, 29
LUV
42, -17, -40
HWB
211, 24%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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