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
3F657E
RGB
63, 101, 126
HSL
204, 33%, 37%
HSB
204, 50%, 49%
CMYK
50, 20, 0, 51
LAB
41, -8, -18
LCH
41, 20, 246
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 238
XYZ
10, 12, 21
LUV
41, -17, -24
HWB
204, 25%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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