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
237C84
RGB
35, 124, 132
HSL
185, 58%, 33%
HSB
185, 73%, 52%
CMYK
73, 6, 0, 48
LAB
47, -24, -12
LCH
47, 27, 207
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 204
XYZ
12, 16, 24
LUV
47, -32, -14
HWB
185, 14%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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