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
2371B2
RGB
35, 113, 178
HSL
207, 67%, 42%
HSB
207, 80%, 70%
CMYK
80, 37, 0, 30
LAB
46, -6, -42
LCH
46, 42, 262
OKLCH
0.53, 0.13, 248
XYZ
15, 15, 44
LUV
46, -26, -61
HWB
207, 14%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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