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
214779
RGB
33, 71, 121
HSL
214, 57%, 30%
HSB
214, 73%, 47%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 53
LAB
29, 0, -33
LCH
29, 33, 271
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 19
LUV
29, -14, -42
HWB
214, 13%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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