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
335F90
RGB
51, 95, 144
HSL
212, 48%, 38%
HSB
212, 65%, 56%
CMYK
65, 34, 0, 44
LAB
39, -3, -32
LCH
39, 32, 264
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 253
XYZ
10, 11, 28
LUV
39, -18, -44
HWB
212, 20%, 44%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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