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
042145
RGB
4, 33, 69
HSL
213, 89%, 14%
HSB
213, 94%, 27%
CMYK
94, 52, 0, 73
LAB
12, 2, -26
LCH
12, 26, 274
OKLCH
0.25, 0.08, 256
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
12, -7, -23
HWB
213, 2%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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