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
224873
RGB
34, 72, 115
HSL
212, 54%, 29%
HSB
212, 70%, 45%
CMYK
70, 37, 0, 55
LAB
30, -2, -29
LCH
30, 29, 266
OKLCH
0.40, 0.09, 253
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
30, -14, -37
HWB
212, 13%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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