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
23516C
RGB
35, 81, 108
HSL
202, 51%, 28%
HSB
202, 68%, 42%
CMYK
68, 25, 0, 58
LAB
32, -9, -21
LCH
32, 23, 246
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 237
XYZ
6, 7, 15
LUV
32, -17, -26
HWB
202, 14%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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