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
36D4E5
RGB
54, 212, 229
HSL
186, 77%, 55%
HSB
186, 76%, 90%
CMYK
76, 7, 0, 10
LAB
78, -37, -21
LCH
78, 42, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 206
XYZ
39, 54, 82
LUV
78, -54, -26
HWB
186, 21%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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