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
255689
RGB
37, 86, 137
HSL
211, 57%, 34%
HSB
211, 73%, 54%
CMYK
73, 37, 0, 46
LAB
35, -3, -34
LCH
35, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.45, 0.10, 252
XYZ
9, 9, 25
LUV
35, -18, -46
HWB
211, 15%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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