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
294367
RGB
41, 67, 103
HSL
215, 43%, 28%
HSB
215, 60%, 40%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 60
LAB
28, -1, -25
LCH
28, 25, 268
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 257
XYZ
5, 5, 14
LUV
28, -11, -30
HWB
215, 16%, 60%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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