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
356A80
RGB
53, 106, 128
HSL
198, 41%, 35%
HSB
198, 59%, 50%
CMYK
59, 17, 0, 50
LAB
42, -13, -18
LCH
42, 22, 234
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 227
XYZ
11, 13, 22
LUV
42, -22, -23
HWB
198, 21%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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