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
334960
RGB
51, 73, 96
HSL
211, 31%, 29%
HSB
211, 47%, 38%
CMYK
47, 24, 0, 62
LAB
30, -4, -16
LCH
30, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 250
XYZ
6, 6, 12
LUV
30, -10, -20
HWB
211, 20%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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