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
355F73
RGB
53, 95, 115
HSL
199, 37%, 33%
HSB
199, 54%, 45%
CMYK
54, 17, 0, 55
LAB
38, -11, -16
LCH
38, 19, 237
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 230
XYZ
9, 10, 18
LUV
38, -18, -20
HWB
199, 21%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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