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
237797
RGB
35, 119, 151
HSL
197, 62%, 36%
HSB
197, 77%, 59%
CMYK
77, 21, 0, 41
LAB
46, -17, -25
LCH
46, 30, 236
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 228
XYZ
13, 16, 32
LUV
46, -29, -34
HWB
197, 14%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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