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
225170
RGB
34, 81, 112
HSL
204, 53%, 29%
HSB
204, 70%, 44%
CMYK
70, 28, 0, 56
LAB
32, -8, -23
LCH
32, 24, 250
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 241
XYZ
7, 7, 16
LUV
32, -17, -29
HWB
204, 13%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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