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
255B5E
RGB
37, 91, 94
HSL
183, 44%, 26%
HSB
183, 61%, 37%
CMYK
61, 3, 0, 63
LAB
35, -18, -7
LCH
35, 19, 203
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 200
XYZ
7, 9, 12
LUV
35, -21, -7
HWB
183, 15%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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