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
294B6E
RGB
41, 75, 110
HSL
210, 46%, 30%
HSB
210, 63%, 43%
CMYK
63, 32, 0, 57
LAB
31, -4, -24
LCH
31, 25, 261
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 251
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
31, -14, -31
HWB
210, 16%, 57%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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