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
256784
RGB
37, 103, 132
HSL
198, 56%, 33%
HSB
198, 72%, 52%
CMYK
72, 22, 0, 48
LAB
40, -14, -23
LCH
40, 27, 239
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 231
XYZ
10, 12, 24
LUV
40, -24, -30
HWB
198, 15%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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