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
225187
RGB
34, 81, 135
HSL
212, 60%, 33%
HSB
212, 75%, 53%
CMYK
75, 40, 0, 47
LAB
33, -1, -35
LCH
33, 36, 268
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 254
XYZ
8, 8, 24
LUV
33, -17, -47
HWB
212, 13%, 47%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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