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
3F6C71
RGB
63, 108, 113
HSL
186, 28%, 35%
HSB
186, 44%, 44%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 56
LAB
43, -15, -8
LCH
43, 17, 208
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 205
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
43, -20, -8
HWB
186, 25%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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