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
37AFCA
RGB
55, 175, 202
HSL
191, 58%, 50%
HSB
191, 73%, 79%
CMYK
73, 13, 0, 21
LAB
66, -27, -24
LCH
66, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 216
XYZ
28, 36, 61
LUV
66, -43, -33
HWB
191, 22%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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