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
04204F
RGB
4, 32, 79
HSL
218, 90%, 16%
HSB
218, 95%, 31%
CMYK
95, 59, 0, 69
LAB
13, 7, -32
LCH
13, 33, 281
OKLCH
0.26, 0.09, 260
XYZ
2, 2, 8
LUV
13, -6, -29
HWB
218, 2%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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