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
236576
RGB
35, 101, 118
HSL
192, 54%, 30%
HSB
192, 70%, 46%
CMYK
70, 14, 0, 54
LAB
39, -17, -16
LCH
39, 23, 223
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 218
XYZ
9, 11, 19
LUV
39, -24, -20
HWB
192, 14%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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