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
236FA7
RGB
35, 111, 167
HSL
205, 65%, 40%
HSB
205, 79%, 65%
CMYK
79, 34, 0, 35
LAB
44, -8, -37
LCH
44, 38, 258
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 245
XYZ
13, 15, 39
LUV
44, -25, -53
HWB
205, 14%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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