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
238B97
RGB
35, 139, 151
HSL
186, 62%, 36%
HSB
186, 77%, 59%
CMYK
77, 8, 0, 41
LAB
53, -27, -15
LCH
53, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 207
XYZ
16, 21, 33
LUV
53, -36, -18
HWB
186, 14%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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