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
255E7D
RGB
37, 94, 125
HSL
201, 54%, 32%
HSB
201, 70%, 49%
CMYK
70, 25, 0, 51
LAB
37, -11, -23
LCH
37, 26, 245
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 236
XYZ
8, 10, 21
LUV
37, -21, -30
HWB
201, 15%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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