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
214565
RGB
33, 69, 101
HSL
208, 51%, 26%
HSB
208, 67%, 40%
CMYK
67, 32, 0, 60
LAB
28, -5, -23
LCH
28, 24, 258
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 248
XYZ
5, 6, 13
LUV
28, -14, -28
HWB
208, 13%, 60%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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