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
36BEE8
RGB
54, 190, 232
HSL
194, 79%, 56%
HSB
194, 77%, 91%
CMYK
77, 18, 0, 9
LAB
71, -27, -32
LCH
71, 42, 230
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 224
XYZ
34, 43, 83
LUV
71, -47, -46
HWB
194, 21%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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