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
37CBD7
RGB
55, 203, 215
HSL
185, 67%, 53%
HSB
185, 74%, 84%
CMYK
74, 6, 0, 16
LAB
75, -36, -18
LCH
75, 40, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 203
XYZ
35, 48, 72
LUV
75, -52, -22
HWB
185, 22%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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