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
36D6EB
RGB
54, 214, 235
HSL
187, 82%, 57%
HSB
187, 77%, 92%
CMYK
77, 9, 0, 8
LAB
78, -36, -23
LCH
78, 43, 212
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 208
XYZ
41, 55, 87
LUV
78, -55, -30
HWB
187, 21%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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