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
356386
RGB
53, 99, 134
HSL
206, 43%, 37%
HSB
206, 60%, 53%
CMYK
60, 26, 0, 47
LAB
40, -8, -25
LCH
40, 26, 252
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 243
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
40, -19, -33
HWB
206, 21%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Cobalt
#0047AB
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
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