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
213C5C
RGB
33, 60, 92
HSL
213, 47%, 25%
HSB
213, 64%, 36%
CMYK
64, 35, 0, 64
LAB
24, -2, -23
LCH
24, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 254
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
24, -10, -27
HWB
213, 13%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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