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
336FAE
RGB
51, 111, 174
HSL
211, 55%, 44%
HSB
211, 71%, 68%
CMYK
71, 36, 0, 32
LAB
45, -3, -40
LCH
45, 40, 265
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 252
XYZ
15, 15, 42
LUV
45, -22, -58
HWB
211, 20%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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