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
36DBE7
RGB
54, 219, 231
HSL
184, 79%, 56%
HSB
184, 77%, 91%
CMYK
77, 5, 0, 9
LAB
80, -39, -18
LCH
80, 43, 205
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 202
XYZ
41, 57, 84
LUV
80, -57, -23
HWB
184, 21%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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