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
376CBA
RGB
55, 108, 186
HSL
216, 54%, 47%
HSB
216, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 42, 0, 27
LAB
45, 3, -47
LCH
45, 47, 273
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 258
XYZ
16, 15, 49
LUV
45, -20, -69
HWB
216, 22%, 27%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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