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
24678A
RGB
36, 103, 138
HSL
201, 59%, 34%
HSB
201, 74%, 54%
CMYK
74, 25, 0, 46
LAB
41, -12, -26
LCH
41, 29, 245
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 236
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
41, -24, -35
HWB
201, 14%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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