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
256473
RGB
37, 100, 115
HSL
192, 51%, 30%
HSB
192, 68%, 45%
CMYK
68, 13, 0, 55
LAB
39, -17, -15
LCH
39, 22, 221
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 216
XYZ
8, 11, 18
LUV
39, -24, -18
HWB
192, 15%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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