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
234871
RGB
35, 72, 113
HSL
212, 53%, 29%
HSB
212, 69%, 44%
CMYK
69, 36, 0, 56
LAB
29, -2, -28
LCH
29, 28, 265
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 253
XYZ
6, 6, 16
LUV
29, -14, -36
HWB
212, 14%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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