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
31435C
RGB
49, 67, 92
HSL
215, 30%, 28%
HSB
215, 47%, 36%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 64
LAB
28, -2, -17
LCH
28, 17, 265
OKLCH
0.38, 0.05, 257
XYZ
5, 5, 11
LUV
28, -9, -21
HWB
215, 19%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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