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
336196
RGB
51, 97, 150
HSL
212, 49%, 39%
HSB
212, 66%, 59%
CMYK
66, 35, 0, 41
LAB
40, -3, -34
LCH
40, 34, 266
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 253
XYZ
11, 11, 30
LUV
40, -18, -48
HWB
212, 20%, 41%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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