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
21385E
RGB
33, 56, 94
HSL
217, 48%, 25%
HSB
217, 65%, 37%
CMYK
65, 40, 0, 63
LAB
23, 1, -26
LCH
23, 26, 272
OKLCH
0.34, 0.07, 260
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
23, -9, -30
HWB
217, 13%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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