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
227494
RGB
34, 116, 148
HSL
197, 63%, 36%
HSB
197, 77%, 58%
CMYK
77, 22, 0, 42
LAB
45, -16, -25
LCH
45, 30, 237
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 229
XYZ
12, 15, 30
LUV
45, -28, -34
HWB
197, 13%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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