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
224F92
RGB
34, 79, 146
HSL
216, 62%, 35%
HSB
216, 77%, 57%
CMYK
77, 46, 0, 43
LAB
33, 4, -42
LCH
33, 42, 275
OKLCH
0.43, 0.12, 258
XYZ
9, 8, 28
LUV
33, -16, -57
HWB
216, 13%, 43%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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