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
245F67
RGB
36, 95, 103
HSL
187, 48%, 27%
HSB
187, 65%, 40%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 60
LAB
37, -18, -11
LCH
37, 21, 211
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 208
XYZ
7, 10, 14
LUV
37, -23, -11
HWB
187, 14%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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