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
234E73
RGB
35, 78, 115
HSL
208, 53%, 29%
HSB
208, 70%, 45%
CMYK
70, 32, 0, 55
LAB
32, -5, -26
LCH
32, 27, 258
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 247
XYZ
7, 7, 17
LUV
32, -16, -33
HWB
208, 14%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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