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
23557E
RGB
35, 85, 126
HSL
207, 57%, 32%
HSB
207, 72%, 49%
CMYK
72, 33, 0, 51
LAB
34, -6, -29
LCH
34, 29, 258
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 246
XYZ
8, 8, 21
LUV
34, -18, -38
HWB
207, 14%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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