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
214B80
RGB
33, 75, 128
HSL
213, 59%, 32%
HSB
213, 74%, 50%
CMYK
74, 41, 0, 50
LAB
31, 0, -35
LCH
31, 35, 270
OKLCH
0.41, 0.10, 256
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
31, -15, -45
HWB
213, 13%, 50%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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