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
3F7092
RGB
63, 112, 146
HSL
205, 40%, 41%
HSB
205, 57%, 57%
CMYK
57, 23, 0, 43
LAB
45, -9, -24
LCH
45, 26, 249
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 241
XYZ
13, 15, 29
LUV
45, -21, -33
HWB
205, 25%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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