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
37619C
RGB
55, 97, 156
HSL
215, 48%, 41%
HSB
215, 65%, 61%
CMYK
65, 38, 0, 39
LAB
40, 0, -37
LCH
40, 37, 270
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 257
XYZ
12, 12, 33
LUV
40, -17, -53
HWB
215, 22%, 39%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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