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
3F6375
RGB
63, 99, 117
HSL
200, 30%, 35%
HSB
200, 46%, 46%
CMYK
46, 15, 0, 54
LAB
40, -9, -14
LCH
40, 17, 237
OKLCH
0.48, 0.05, 231
XYZ
10, 11, 18
LUV
40, -16, -18
HWB
200, 25%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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