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
376BA2
RGB
55, 107, 162
HSL
211, 49%, 43%
HSB
211, 66%, 64%
CMYK
66, 34, 0, 36
LAB
44, -4, -35
LCH
44, 36, 264
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 252
XYZ
13, 14, 36
LUV
44, -21, -51
HWB
211, 22%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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