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
335C72
RGB
51, 92, 114
HSL
201, 38%, 32%
HSB
201, 55%, 45%
CMYK
55, 19, 0, 55
LAB
37, -10, -17
LCH
37, 20, 241
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 234
XYZ
8, 10, 17
LUV
37, -17, -22
HWB
201, 20%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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