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
3574BA
RGB
53, 116, 186
HSL
212, 56%, 47%
HSB
212, 72%, 73%
CMYK
72, 38, 0, 27
LAB
47, -2, -44
LCH
47, 44, 267
OKLCH
0.55, 0.13, 253
XYZ
17, 17, 49
LUV
47, -23, -64
HWB
212, 21%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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