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
224E55
RGB
34, 78, 85
HSL
188, 43%, 23%
HSB
188, 60%, 33%
CMYK
60, 8, 0, 67
LAB
30, -14, -9
LCH
30, 17, 213
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 209
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -17, -9
HWB
188, 13%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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