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
214B84
RGB
33, 75, 132
HSL
215, 60%, 32%
HSB
215, 75%, 52%
CMYK
75, 43, 0, 48
LAB
31, 1, -37
LCH
31, 37, 272
OKLCH
0.41, 0.11, 257
XYZ
7, 7, 23
LUV
31, -15, -49
HWB
215, 13%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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