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
244A89
RGB
36, 74, 137
HSL
217, 58%, 34%
HSB
217, 74%, 54%
CMYK
74, 46, 0, 46
LAB
31, 4, -40
LCH
31, 40, 276
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 260
XYZ
8, 7, 25
LUV
31, -14, -53
HWB
217, 14%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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