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
223B59
RGB
34, 59, 89
HSL
213, 45%, 24%
HSB
213, 62%, 35%
CMYK
62, 34, 0, 65
LAB
24, -2, -21
LCH
24, 21, 265
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 254
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
24, -10, -25
HWB
213, 13%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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