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
22608D
RGB
34, 96, 141
HSL
205, 61%, 34%
HSB
205, 76%, 55%
CMYK
76, 32, 0, 45
LAB
38, -8, -31
LCH
38, 32, 256
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 27
LUV
38, -22, -42
HWB
205, 13%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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