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
2274BE
RGB
34, 116, 190
HSL
208, 70%, 44%
HSB
208, 82%, 75%
CMYK
82, 39, 0, 25
LAB
47, -4, -47
LCH
47, 47, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.14, 250
XYZ
16, 17, 51
LUV
47, -26, -68
HWB
208, 13%, 25%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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