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
235073
RGB
35, 80, 115
HSL
206, 53%, 29%
HSB
206, 70%, 45%
CMYK
70, 30, 0, 55
LAB
32, -7, -25
LCH
32, 26, 255
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 245
XYZ
7, 7, 17
LUV
32, -17, -32
HWB
206, 14%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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