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
03354D
RGB
3, 53, 77
HSL
199, 93%, 16%
HSB
199, 96%, 30%
CMYK
96, 31, 0, 70
LAB
20, -8, -20
LCH
20, 21, 247
OKLCH
0.31, 0.06, 236
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
20, -13, -21
HWB
199, 1%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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