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
223D5B
RGB
34, 61, 91
HSL
212, 46%, 25%
HSB
212, 63%, 36%
CMYK
63, 33, 0, 64
LAB
25, -3, -21
LCH
25, 22, 263
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 252
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
25, -11, -25
HWB
212, 13%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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