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
215985
RGB
33, 89, 133
HSL
206, 60%, 33%
HSB
206, 75%, 52%
CMYK
75, 33, 0, 48
LAB
36, -7, -30
LCH
36, 31, 258
OKLCH
0.45, 0.09, 246
XYZ
8, 9, 24
LUV
36, -20, -41
HWB
206, 13%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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