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
22474A
RGB
34, 71, 74
HSL
185, 37%, 21%
HSB
185, 54%, 29%
CMYK
54, 4, 0, 71
LAB
28, -13, -6
LCH
28, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 202
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
28, -15, -6
HWB
185, 13%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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