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
337084
RGB
51, 112, 132
HSL
195, 44%, 36%
HSB
195, 61%, 52%
CMYK
61, 15, 0, 48
LAB
44, -16, -17
LCH
44, 23, 228
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 222
XYZ
11, 14, 24
LUV
44, -25, -22
HWB
195, 20%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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