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
334E79
RGB
51, 78, 121
HSL
217, 41%, 34%
HSB
217, 58%, 47%
CMYK
58, 36, 0, 53
LAB
33, 0, -28
LCH
33, 28, 270
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 259
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
33, -12, -37
HWB
217, 20%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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