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
376EC9
RGB
55, 110, 201
HSL
217, 57%, 50%
HSB
217, 73%, 79%
CMYK
73, 45, 0, 21
LAB
46, 6, -54
LCH
46, 54, 276
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 260
XYZ
18, 16, 57
LUV
46, -21, -80
HWB
217, 22%, 21%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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