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
224477
RGB
34, 68, 119
HSL
216, 56%, 30%
HSB
216, 71%, 47%
CMYK
71, 43, 0, 53
LAB
28, 2, -33
LCH
28, 34, 273
OKLCH
0.39, 0.10, 258
XYZ
6, 6, 18
LUV
28, -13, -43
HWB
216, 13%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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