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
236D86
RGB
35, 109, 134
HSL
195, 59%, 33%
HSB
195, 74%, 53%
CMYK
74, 19, 0, 47
LAB
42, -17, -21
LCH
42, 27, 231
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 225
XYZ
10, 13, 25
LUV
42, -26, -27
HWB
195, 14%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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