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
37A0D4
RGB
55, 160, 212
HSL
200, 65%, 52%
HSB
200, 74%, 83%
CMYK
74, 25, 0, 17
LAB
62, -18, -36
LCH
62, 40, 244
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 235
XYZ
26, 31, 67
LUV
62, -37, -53
HWB
200, 22%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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