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
355E75
RGB
53, 94, 117
HSL
202, 38%, 33%
HSB
202, 55%, 46%
CMYK
55, 20, 0, 54
LAB
38, -10, -18
LCH
38, 20, 242
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 235
XYZ
9, 10, 18
LUV
38, -18, -23
HWB
202, 21%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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