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
356E8B
RGB
53, 110, 139
HSL
200, 45%, 38%
HSB
200, 62%, 55%
CMYK
62, 21, 0, 45
LAB
44, -12, -22
LCH
44, 25, 241
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 233
XYZ
12, 14, 26
LUV
44, -23, -29
HWB
200, 21%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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