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
225583
RGB
34, 85, 131
HSL
208, 59%, 32%
HSB
208, 74%, 51%
CMYK
74, 35, 0, 49
LAB
34, -5, -31
LCH
34, 32, 261
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 249
XYZ
8, 8, 23
LUV
34, -18, -42
HWB
208, 13%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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