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
244B79
RGB
36, 75, 121
HSL
212, 54%, 31%
HSB
212, 70%, 47%
CMYK
70, 38, 0, 53
LAB
31, -2, -31
LCH
31, 31, 267
OKLCH
0.41, 0.09, 254
XYZ
7, 7, 19
LUV
31, -15, -40
HWB
212, 14%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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