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
294B83
RGB
41, 75, 131
HSL
217, 52%, 34%
HSB
217, 69%, 51%
CMYK
69, 43, 0, 49
LAB
32, 3, -36
LCH
32, 36, 274
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 260
XYZ
8, 7, 22
LUV
32, -13, -47
HWB
217, 16%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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