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
3E808E
RGB
62, 128, 142
HSL
191, 39%, 40%
HSB
191, 56%, 56%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 44
LAB
50, -19, -14
LCH
50, 24, 218
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 213
XYZ
15, 18, 28
LUV
50, -28, -18
HWB
191, 24%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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