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
3166A5
RGB
49, 102, 165
HSL
213, 54%, 42%
HSB
213, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 38, 0, 35
LAB
42, -1, -40
LCH
42, 40, 268
OKLCH
0.51, 0.12, 254
XYZ
13, 13, 37
LUV
42, -20, -57
HWB
213, 19%, 35%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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