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
226296
RGB
34, 98, 150
HSL
207, 63%, 36%
HSB
207, 77%, 59%
CMYK
77, 35, 0, 41
LAB
40, -6, -35
LCH
40, 35, 260
OKLCH
0.48, 0.11, 247
XYZ
11, 11, 30
LUV
40, -22, -48
HWB
207, 13%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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