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
35657A
RGB
53, 101, 122
HSL
198, 39%, 34%
HSB
198, 57%, 48%
CMYK
57, 17, 0, 52
LAB
40, -12, -17
LCH
40, 21, 235
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 228
XYZ
10, 11, 20
LUV
40, -20, -22
HWB
198, 21%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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