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
3E76AD
RGB
62, 118, 173
HSL
210, 47%, 46%
HSB
210, 64%, 68%
CMYK
64, 32, 0, 32
LAB
48, -6, -35
LCH
48, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 250
XYZ
16, 17, 42
LUV
48, -23, -51
HWB
210, 24%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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