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
224060
RGB
34, 64, 96
HSL
211, 48%, 25%
HSB
211, 65%, 38%
CMYK
65, 33, 0, 62
LAB
26, -3, -23
LCH
26, 23, 262
OKLCH
0.36, 0.07, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 12
LUV
26, -12, -27
HWB
211, 13%, 62%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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