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
294568
RGB
41, 69, 104
HSL
213, 43%, 28%
HSB
213, 61%, 41%
CMYK
61, 34, 0, 59
LAB
28, -2, -24
LCH
28, 24, 265
OKLCH
0.39, 0.07, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 14
LUV
28, -12, -30
HWB
213, 16%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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