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
253A4E
RGB
37, 58, 78
HSL
209, 36%, 23%
HSB
209, 53%, 31%
CMYK
53, 26, 0, 69
LAB
23, -4, -15
LCH
23, 15, 256
OKLCH
0.34, 0.04, 248
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
23, -9, -17
HWB
209, 15%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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