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
356B71
RGB
53, 107, 113
HSL
186, 36%, 33%
HSB
186, 53%, 44%
CMYK
53, 5, 0, 56
LAB
42, -17, -9
LCH
42, 20, 208
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 205
XYZ
10, 12, 18
LUV
42, -23, -10
HWB
186, 21%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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