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
25518B
RGB
37, 81, 139
HSL
214, 58%, 35%
HSB
214, 73%, 55%
CMYK
73, 42, 0, 45
LAB
34, 1, -37
LCH
34, 37, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.11, 256
XYZ
8, 8, 26
LUV
34, -16, -50
HWB
214, 15%, 45%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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