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
36B3DB
RGB
54, 179, 219
HSL
195, 70%, 54%
HSB
195, 75%, 86%
CMYK
75, 18, 0, 14
LAB
68, -25, -31
LCH
68, 39, 231
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 224
XYZ
30, 38, 73
LUV
68, -44, -44
HWB
195, 21%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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