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
23557C
RGB
35, 85, 124
HSL
206, 56%, 31%
HSB
206, 72%, 49%
CMYK
72, 31, 0, 51
LAB
34, -7, -27
LCH
34, 28, 256
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 245
XYZ
8, 8, 20
LUV
34, -18, -36
HWB
206, 14%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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