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
255E80
RGB
37, 94, 128
HSL
202, 55%, 32%
HSB
202, 71%, 50%
CMYK
71, 27, 0, 50
LAB
37, -10, -25
LCH
37, 27, 248
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 238
XYZ
9, 10, 22
LUV
37, -21, -33
HWB
202, 15%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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