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
235078
RGB
35, 80, 120
HSL
208, 55%, 30%
HSB
208, 71%, 47%
CMYK
71, 33, 0, 53
LAB
32, -5, -28
LCH
32, 28, 260
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 248
XYZ
7, 7, 19
LUV
32, -16, -36
HWB
208, 14%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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