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
237074
RGB
35, 112, 116
HSL
183, 54%, 30%
HSB
183, 70%, 45%
CMYK
70, 3, 0, 55
LAB
43, -23, -9
LCH
43, 25, 202
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 200
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
43, -29, -10
HWB
183, 14%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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