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
235154
RGB
35, 81, 84
HSL
184, 41%, 23%
HSB
184, 58%, 33%
CMYK
58, 4, 0, 67
LAB
31, -16, -7
LCH
31, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 201
XYZ
5, 7, 9
LUV
31, -18, -6
HWB
184, 14%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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