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
356E9E
RGB
53, 110, 158
HSL
207, 50%, 41%
HSB
207, 66%, 62%
CMYK
66, 30, 0, 38
LAB
44, -7, -32
LCH
44, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 246
XYZ
13, 14, 34
LUV
44, -22, -45
HWB
207, 21%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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