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
3E6972
RGB
62, 105, 114
HSL
190, 30%, 35%
HSB
190, 46%, 45%
CMYK
46, 8, 0, 55
LAB
42, -14, -10
LCH
42, 17, 216
OKLCH
0.49, 0.05, 212
XYZ
10, 12, 18
LUV
42, -19, -12
HWB
190, 24%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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