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
226399
RGB
34, 99, 153
HSL
207, 64%, 37%
HSB
207, 78%, 60%
CMYK
78, 35, 0, 40
LAB
40, -6, -36
LCH
40, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 248
XYZ
11, 12, 32
LUV
40, -22, -50
HWB
207, 13%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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