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
18334C
RGB
24, 51, 76
HSL
209, 52%, 20%
HSB
209, 68%, 30%
CMYK
68, 33, 0, 70
LAB
20, -4, -19
LCH
20, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.31, 0.06, 248
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
20, -10, -20
HWB
209, 9%, 70%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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