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
37AEC4
RGB
55, 174, 196
HSL
189, 56%, 49%
HSB
189, 72%, 77%
CMYK
72, 11, 0, 23
LAB
65, -28, -21
LCH
65, 35, 217
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 213
XYZ
27, 35, 58
LUV
65, -43, -28
HWB
189, 22%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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