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
184871
RGB
24, 72, 113
HSL
208, 65%, 27%
HSB
208, 79%, 44%
CMYK
79, 36, 0, 56
LAB
29, -5, -29
LCH
29, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 248
XYZ
6, 6, 16
LUV
29, -16, -36
HWB
208, 9%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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