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
36919E
RGB
54, 145, 158
HSL
188, 49%, 42%
HSB
188, 66%, 62%
CMYK
66, 8, 0, 38
LAB
55, -25, -15
LCH
55, 29, 212
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 208
XYZ
18, 24, 36
LUV
55, -35, -19
HWB
188, 21%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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