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
237E96
RGB
35, 126, 150
HSL
193, 62%, 36%
HSB
193, 77%, 59%
CMYK
77, 16, 0, 41
LAB
48, -21, -21
LCH
48, 30, 225
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 220
XYZ
14, 17, 32
LUV
48, -32, -27
HWB
193, 14%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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