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
335E8A
RGB
51, 94, 138
HSL
210, 46%, 37%
HSB
210, 63%, 54%
CMYK
63, 32, 0, 46
LAB
38, -4, -29
LCH
38, 30, 262
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 251
XYZ
10, 11, 26
LUV
38, -18, -40
HWB
210, 20%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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