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
163355
RGB
22, 51, 85
HSL
212, 59%, 21%
HSB
212, 74%, 33%
CMYK
74, 40, 0, 67
LAB
20, -1, -24
LCH
20, 24, 267
OKLCH
0.32, 0.07, 254
XYZ
3, 3, 9
LUV
20, -10, -27
HWB
212, 9%, 67%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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