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
236971
RGB
35, 105, 113
HSL
186, 53%, 29%
HSB
186, 69%, 44%
CMYK
69, 7, 0, 56
LAB
40, -20, -11
LCH
40, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 206
XYZ
9, 12, 17
LUV
40, -26, -12
HWB
186, 14%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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