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
376DA7
RGB
55, 109, 167
HSL
211, 50%, 44%
HSB
211, 67%, 65%
CMYK
67, 35, 0, 35
LAB
44, -4, -37
LCH
44, 37, 264
OKLCH
0.53, 0.11, 252
XYZ
14, 15, 39
LUV
44, -21, -53
HWB
211, 22%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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