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
226573
RGB
34, 101, 115
HSL
190, 54%, 29%
HSB
190, 70%, 45%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 55
LAB
39, -18, -14
LCH
39, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 214
XYZ
8, 11, 18
LUV
39, -25, -17
HWB
190, 13%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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