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
355B60
RGB
53, 91, 96
HSL
187, 29%, 29%
HSB
187, 45%, 38%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 62
LAB
36, -13, -7
LCH
36, 15, 210
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 206
XYZ
7, 9, 12
LUV
36, -17, -8
HWB
187, 21%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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