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
225768
RGB
34, 87, 104
HSL
195, 51%, 27%
HSB
195, 67%, 41%
CMYK
67, 16, 0, 59
LAB
34, -14, -15
LCH
34, 21, 228
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 222
XYZ
7, 8, 14
LUV
34, -20, -18
HWB
195, 13%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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