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
37AED3
RGB
55, 174, 211
HSL
194, 64%, 52%
HSB
194, 74%, 83%
CMYK
74, 18, 0, 17
LAB
66, -25, -29
LCH
66, 38, 230
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 223
XYZ
28, 36, 67
LUV
66, -42, -41
HWB
194, 22%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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