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
256D8D
RGB
37, 109, 141
HSL
198, 58%, 35%
HSB
198, 74%, 55%
CMYK
74, 23, 0, 45
LAB
43, -14, -25
LCH
43, 28, 240
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 231
XYZ
11, 13, 27
LUV
43, -26, -33
HWB
198, 15%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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