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
235CB6
RGB
35, 92, 182
HSL
217, 68%, 43%
HSB
217, 81%, 71%
CMYK
81, 49, 0, 29
LAB
39, 8, -54
LCH
39, 55, 278
OKLCH
0.49, 0.15, 259
XYZ
13, 11, 46
LUV
39, -19, -76
HWB
217, 14%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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