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
295482
RGB
41, 84, 130
HSL
211, 52%, 34%
HSB
211, 68%, 51%
CMYK
68, 35, 0, 49
LAB
34, -3, -31
LCH
34, 31, 264
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 252
XYZ
8, 8, 22
LUV
34, -16, -41
HWB
211, 16%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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