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
2277CE
RGB
34, 119, 206
HSL
210, 72%, 47%
HSB
210, 83%, 81%
CMYK
83, 42, 0, 19
LAB
49, 0, -53
LCH
49, 53, 270
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 253
XYZ
18, 18, 61
LUV
49, -26, -79
HWB
210, 13%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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