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
359EA4
RGB
53, 158, 164
HSL
183, 51%, 43%
HSB
183, 68%, 64%
CMYK
68, 4, 0, 36
LAB
59, -29, -12
LCH
59, 32, 203
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 201
XYZ
20, 28, 39
LUV
59, -40, -14
HWB
183, 21%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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