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
356E8E
RGB
53, 110, 142
HSL
202, 46%, 38%
HSB
202, 63%, 56%
CMYK
63, 23, 0, 44
LAB
44, -12, -24
LCH
44, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 236
XYZ
12, 14, 28
LUV
44, -23, -32
HWB
202, 21%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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