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
3F697D
RGB
63, 105, 125
HSL
199, 33%, 37%
HSB
199, 50%, 49%
CMYK
50, 16, 0, 51
LAB
42, -11, -16
LCH
42, 19, 236
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 230
XYZ
11, 13, 21
LUV
42, -19, -21
HWB
199, 25%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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