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
368CD1
RGB
54, 140, 209
HSL
207, 63%, 52%
HSB
207, 74%, 82%
CMYK
74, 33, 0, 18
LAB
56, -8, -44
LCH
56, 45, 259
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 247
XYZ
22, 24, 64
LUV
56, -31, -66
HWB
207, 21%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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