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
237196
RGB
35, 113, 150
HSL
199, 62%, 36%
HSB
199, 77%, 59%
CMYK
77, 25, 0, 41
LAB
44, -14, -27
LCH
44, 31, 243
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 234
XYZ
12, 14, 31
LUV
44, -27, -37
HWB
199, 14%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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