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
293D51
RGB
41, 61, 81
HSL
210, 33%, 24%
HSB
210, 49%, 32%
CMYK
49, 25, 0, 68
LAB
25, -3, -15
LCH
25, 15, 257
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 249
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
25, -9, -17
HWB
210, 16%, 68%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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