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
255475
RGB
37, 84, 117
HSL
205, 52%, 30%
HSB
205, 68%, 46%
CMYK
68, 28, 0, 54
LAB
34, -8, -24
LCH
34, 25, 252
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 242
XYZ
7, 8, 18
LUV
34, -18, -31
HWB
205, 15%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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