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
3E6795
RGB
62, 103, 149
HSL
212, 41%, 41%
HSB
212, 58%, 58%
CMYK
58, 31, 0, 42
LAB
42, -4, -30
LCH
42, 30, 263
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 252
XYZ
12, 13, 30
LUV
42, -18, -42
HWB
212, 24%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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