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
255A79
RGB
37, 90, 121
HSL
202, 53%, 31%
HSB
202, 69%, 47%
CMYK
69, 26, 0, 53
LAB
36, -10, -23
LCH
36, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 238
XYZ
8, 9, 19
LUV
36, -20, -30
HWB
202, 15%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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