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
237BAC
RGB
35, 123, 172
HSL
201, 66%, 41%
HSB
201, 80%, 67%
CMYK
80, 28, 0, 33
LAB
48, -13, -34
LCH
48, 36, 249
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 42
LUV
48, -29, -48
HWB
201, 14%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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