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
257598
RGB
37, 117, 152
HSL
198, 61%, 37%
HSB
198, 76%, 60%
CMYK
76, 23, 0, 40
LAB
46, -15, -26
LCH
46, 31, 240
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 231
XYZ
13, 15, 32
LUV
46, -28, -36
HWB
198, 15%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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