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
233A58
RGB
35, 58, 88
HSL
214, 43%, 24%
HSB
214, 60%, 35%
CMYK
60, 34, 0, 65
LAB
24, -1, -21
LCH
24, 21, 266
OKLCH
0.34, 0.06, 256
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
24, -9, -25
HWB
214, 14%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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