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
37AED5
RGB
55, 174, 213
HSL
195, 65%, 53%
HSB
195, 74%, 84%
CMYK
74, 18, 0, 16
LAB
66, -24, -30
LCH
66, 38, 231
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 224
XYZ
29, 36, 68
LUV
66, -42, -43
HWB
195, 22%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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