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
37ACC8
RGB
55, 172, 200
HSL
192, 57%, 50%
HSB
192, 73%, 78%
CMYK
73, 14, 0, 22
LAB
65, -26, -24
LCH
65, 36, 223
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 217
XYZ
27, 34, 60
LUV
65, -42, -33
HWB
192, 22%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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