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
356995
RGB
53, 105, 149
HSL
208, 48%, 40%
HSB
208, 64%, 58%
CMYK
64, 30, 0, 42
LAB
42, -7, -30
LCH
42, 31, 257
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 30
LUV
42, -21, -41
HWB
208, 21%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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