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
315692
RGB
49, 86, 146
HSL
217, 50%, 38%
HSB
217, 66%, 57%
CMYK
66, 41, 0, 43
LAB
36, 2, -38
LCH
36, 38, 273
OKLCH
0.46, 0.11, 260
XYZ
10, 9, 28
LUV
36, -15, -52
HWB
217, 19%, 43%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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