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
35699B
RGB
53, 105, 155
HSL
209, 49%, 41%
HSB
209, 66%, 61%
CMYK
66, 32, 0, 39
LAB
43, -5, -33
LCH
43, 33, 261
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 249
XYZ
12, 13, 33
LUV
43, -21, -46
HWB
209, 21%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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