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
227185
RGB
34, 113, 133
HSL
192, 59%, 33%
HSB
192, 74%, 52%
CMYK
74, 15, 0, 48
LAB
44, -19, -18
LCH
44, 26, 224
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 218
XYZ
11, 14, 24
LUV
44, -28, -23
HWB
192, 13%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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