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
214972
RGB
33, 73, 114
HSL
210, 55%, 29%
HSB
210, 71%, 45%
CMYK
71, 36, 0, 55
LAB
30, -3, -28
LCH
30, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 251
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
30, -15, -36
HWB
210, 13%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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