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
225D79
RGB
34, 93, 121
HSL
199, 56%, 30%
HSB
199, 72%, 47%
CMYK
72, 23, 0, 53
LAB
37, -12, -22
LCH
37, 25, 241
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 233
XYZ
8, 10, 20
LUV
37, -21, -28
HWB
199, 13%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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