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
253246
RGB
37, 50, 70
HSL
216, 31%, 21%
HSB
216, 47%, 27%
CMYK
47, 29, 0, 73
LAB
20, -1, -14
LCH
20, 14, 267
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 259
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -6, -15
HWB
216, 15%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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