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
369BC5
RGB
54, 155, 197
HSL
198, 57%, 49%
HSB
198, 73%, 77%
CMYK
73, 21, 0, 23
LAB
60, -19, -31
LCH
60, 36, 238
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 230
XYZ
23, 28, 57
LUV
60, -36, -44
HWB
198, 21%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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