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
335C77
RGB
51, 92, 119
HSL
204, 40%, 33%
HSB
204, 57%, 47%
CMYK
57, 23, 0, 53
LAB
37, -8, -20
LCH
37, 22, 247
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 239
XYZ
9, 10, 19
LUV
37, -17, -26
HWB
204, 20%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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