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
33567D
RGB
51, 86, 125
HSL
212, 42%, 35%
HSB
212, 59%, 49%
CMYK
59, 31, 0, 51
LAB
35, -3, -26
LCH
35, 27, 263
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 252
XYZ
8, 9, 21
LUV
35, -15, -35
HWB
212, 20%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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