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
233648
RGB
35, 54, 72
HSL
209, 35%, 21%
HSB
209, 51%, 28%
CMYK
51, 25, 0, 72
LAB
22, -4, -14
LCH
22, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 248
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
22, -8, -15
HWB
209, 14%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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