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
212E43
RGB
33, 46, 67
HSL
217, 34%, 20%
HSB
217, 51%, 26%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 74
LAB
19, 0, -15
LCH
19, 15, 268
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 260
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -6, -16
HWB
217, 13%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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