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
377698
RGB
55, 118, 152
HSL
201, 47%, 41%
HSB
201, 64%, 60%
CMYK
64, 22, 0, 40
LAB
47, -13, -25
LCH
47, 28, 243
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 235
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
47, -25, -34
HWB
201, 22%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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