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
35828E
RGB
53, 130, 142
HSL
188, 46%, 38%
HSB
188, 63%, 56%
CMYK
63, 8, 0, 44
LAB
50, -22, -14
LCH
50, 26, 213
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 209
XYZ
14, 19, 28
LUV
50, -30, -17
HWB
188, 21%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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