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
375B62
RGB
55, 91, 98
HSL
190, 28%, 30%
HSB
190, 44%, 38%
CMYK
44, 7, 0, 62
LAB
36, -12, -8
LCH
36, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 211
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
36, -16, -9
HWB
190, 22%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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