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
335676
RGB
51, 86, 118
HSL
209, 40%, 33%
HSB
209, 57%, 46%
CMYK
57, 27, 0, 54
LAB
35, -5, -22
LCH
35, 23, 257
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 247
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
35, -15, -29
HWB
209, 20%, 54%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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