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
3797CD
RGB
55, 151, 205
HSL
202, 60%, 51%
HSB
202, 73%, 80%
CMYK
73, 26, 0, 20
LAB
59, -15, -37
LCH
59, 40, 248
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 238
XYZ
24, 27, 62
LUV
59, -34, -54
HWB
202, 22%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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