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
2372D2
RGB
35, 114, 210
HSL
213, 71%, 48%
HSB
213, 83%, 82%
CMYK
83, 46, 0, 18
LAB
47, 4, -57
LCH
47, 57, 274
OKLCH
0.56, 0.17, 256
XYZ
18, 17, 63
LUV
47, -24, -85
HWB
213, 14%, 18%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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