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
225C63
RGB
34, 92, 99
HSL
186, 49%, 26%
HSB
186, 66%, 39%
CMYK
66, 7, 0, 61
LAB
36, -18, -10
LCH
36, 20, 209
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 206
XYZ
7, 9, 13
LUV
36, -22, -11
HWB
186, 13%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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