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
36828D
RGB
54, 130, 141
HSL
188, 45%, 38%
HSB
188, 62%, 55%
CMYK
62, 8, 0, 45
LAB
50, -22, -13
LCH
50, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 208
XYZ
14, 19, 28
LUV
50, -30, -16
HWB
188, 21%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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