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
213656
RGB
33, 54, 86
HSL
216, 45%, 23%
HSB
216, 62%, 34%
CMYK
62, 37, 0, 66
LAB
22, 0, -22
LCH
22, 22, 270
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 259
XYZ
4, 4, 9
LUV
22, -8, -25
HWB
216, 13%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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