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
366185
RGB
54, 97, 133
HSL
207, 42%, 37%
HSB
207, 59%, 52%
CMYK
59, 27, 0, 48
LAB
39, -7, -25
LCH
39, 26, 255
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 246
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
39, -18, -34
HWB
207, 21%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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