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
226989
RGB
34, 105, 137
HSL
199, 60%, 34%
HSB
199, 75%, 54%
CMYK
75, 23, 0, 46
LAB
41, -14, -24
LCH
41, 28, 240
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 232
XYZ
10, 12, 25
LUV
41, -25, -33
HWB
199, 13%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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