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
244D50
RGB
36, 77, 80
HSL
184, 38%, 23%
HSB
184, 55%, 31%
CMYK
55, 4, 0, 69
LAB
30, -14, -6
LCH
30, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.39, 0.05, 202
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
30, -17, -6
HWB
184, 14%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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