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
356AA0
RGB
53, 106, 160
HSL
210, 50%, 42%
HSB
210, 67%, 63%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 37
LAB
43, -4, -35
LCH
43, 35, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 251
XYZ
13, 14, 35
LUV
43, -21, -50
HWB
210, 21%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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