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
22374F
RGB
34, 55, 79
HSL
212, 40%, 22%
HSB
212, 57%, 31%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 69
LAB
22, -2, -18
LCH
22, 18, 262
OKLCH
0.33, 0.05, 253
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
22, -9, -20
HWB
212, 13%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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