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
369FAF
RGB
54, 159, 175
HSL
188, 53%, 45%
HSB
188, 69%, 69%
CMYK
69, 9, 0, 31
LAB
60, -27, -18
LCH
60, 32, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 210
XYZ
22, 29, 45
LUV
60, -39, -22
HWB
188, 21%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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