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
356D75
RGB
53, 109, 117
HSL
188, 38%, 33%
HSB
188, 55%, 46%
CMYK
55, 7, 0, 54
LAB
43, -17, -10
LCH
43, 20, 211
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 208
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
43, -23, -12
HWB
188, 21%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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