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
235B92
RGB
35, 91, 146
HSL
210, 61%, 35%
HSB
210, 76%, 57%
CMYK
76, 38, 0, 43
LAB
37, -3, -36
LCH
37, 36, 265
OKLCH
0.46, 0.11, 251
XYZ
10, 10, 29
LUV
37, -19, -50
HWB
210, 14%, 43%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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