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
236C7A
RGB
35, 108, 122
HSL
190, 55%, 31%
HSB
190, 71%, 48%
CMYK
71, 11, 0, 52
LAB
42, -19, -15
LCH
42, 24, 217
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 213
XYZ
10, 12, 20
LUV
42, -27, -18
HWB
190, 14%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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