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
24467A
RGB
36, 70, 122
HSL
216, 54%, 31%
HSB
216, 70%, 48%
CMYK
70, 43, 0, 52
LAB
29, 2, -34
LCH
29, 34, 273
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 259
XYZ
6, 6, 19
LUV
29, -13, -44
HWB
216, 14%, 52%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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