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
315684
RGB
49, 86, 132
HSL
213, 46%, 35%
HSB
213, 63%, 52%
CMYK
63, 35, 0, 48
LAB
36, -2, -30
LCH
36, 30, 266
OKLCH
0.45, 0.09, 255
XYZ
9, 9, 23
LUV
36, -15, -41
HWB
213, 19%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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