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
236FAC
RGB
35, 111, 172
HSL
207, 66%, 41%
HSB
207, 80%, 67%
CMYK
80, 35, 0, 33
LAB
45, -7, -40
LCH
45, 40, 261
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 247
XYZ
14, 15, 41
LUV
45, -25, -57
HWB
207, 14%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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