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
223446
RGB
34, 52, 70
HSL
210, 35%, 20%
HSB
210, 51%, 27%
CMYK
51, 26, 0, 73
LAB
21, -3, -14
LCH
21, 14, 257
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 249
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -7, -15
HWB
210, 13%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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