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
305EA5
RGB
48, 94, 165
HSL
216, 55%, 42%
HSB
216, 71%, 65%
CMYK
71, 43, 0, 35
LAB
40, 3, -44
LCH
40, 44, 274
OKLCH
0.49, 0.12, 259
XYZ
12, 11, 37
LUV
40, -18, -62
HWB
216, 19%, 35%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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