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
376BAF
RGB
55, 107, 175
HSL
214, 52%, 45%
HSB
214, 69%, 69%
CMYK
69, 39, 0, 31
LAB
44, 0, -42
LCH
44, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 256
XYZ
15, 14, 43
LUV
44, -20, -61
HWB
214, 22%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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