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
334965
RGB
51, 73, 101
HSL
214, 33%, 30%
HSB
214, 50%, 40%
CMYK
50, 28, 0, 60
LAB
30, -2, -19
LCH
30, 19, 263
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 13
LUV
30, -10, -24
HWB
214, 20%, 60%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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