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
314F79
RGB
49, 79, 121
HSL
215, 42%, 33%
HSB
215, 60%, 47%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 53
LAB
33, -1, -28
LCH
33, 28, 268
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 257
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
33, -13, -37
HWB
215, 19%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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