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
315580
RGB
49, 85, 128
HSL
213, 45%, 35%
HSB
213, 62%, 50%
CMYK
62, 34, 0, 50
LAB
35, -2, -29
LCH
35, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 254
XYZ
8, 9, 22
LUV
35, -15, -38
HWB
213, 19%, 50%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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