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
255B7E
RGB
37, 91, 126
HSL
204, 55%, 32%
HSB
204, 71%, 49%
CMYK
71, 28, 0, 51
LAB
36, -9, -25
LCH
36, 27, 250
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 240
XYZ
8, 9, 21
LUV
36, -20, -33
HWB
204, 15%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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