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
225A5D
RGB
34, 90, 93
HSL
183, 46%, 25%
HSB
183, 63%, 36%
CMYK
63, 3, 0, 64
LAB
35, -18, -8
LCH
35, 20, 203
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 200
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
35, -22, -7
HWB
183, 13%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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