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
3F779D
RGB
63, 119, 157
HSL
204, 43%, 43%
HSB
204, 60%, 62%
CMYK
60, 24, 0, 38
LAB
47, -10, -27
LCH
47, 28, 249
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 240
XYZ
15, 17, 34
LUV
47, -23, -37
HWB
204, 25%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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