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
2396BA
RGB
35, 150, 186
HSL
194, 68%, 43%
HSB
194, 81%, 73%
CMYK
81, 19, 0, 27
LAB
57, -22, -28
LCH
57, 36, 232
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 225
XYZ
20, 26, 50
LUV
57, -38, -39
HWB
194, 14%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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