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
09334A
RGB
9, 51, 74
HSL
201, 78%, 16%
HSB
201, 88%, 29%
CMYK
88, 31, 0, 71
LAB
19, -7, -19
LCH
19, 20, 249
OKLCH
0.31, 0.06, 238
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
19, -12, -19
HWB
201, 4%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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