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
256D77
RGB
37, 109, 119
HSL
187, 53%, 31%
HSB
187, 69%, 47%
CMYK
69, 8, 0, 53
LAB
42, -20, -13
LCH
42, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 208
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
42, -27, -14
HWB
187, 15%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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