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
355D80
RGB
53, 93, 128
HSL
208, 41%, 35%
HSB
208, 59%, 50%
CMYK
59, 27, 0, 50
LAB
38, -6, -24
LCH
38, 25, 256
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 247
XYZ
9, 10, 22
LUV
38, -17, -33
HWB
208, 21%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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