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
233B50
RGB
35, 59, 80
HSL
208, 39%, 23%
HSB
208, 56%, 31%
CMYK
56, 26, 0, 69
LAB
24, -4, -16
LCH
24, 17, 255
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 246
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
24, -10, -18
HWB
208, 14%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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