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
3364A3
RGB
51, 100, 163
HSL
214, 52%, 42%
HSB
214, 69%, 64%
CMYK
69, 39, 0, 36
LAB
41, 0, -40
LCH
41, 40, 269
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 256
XYZ
13, 12, 36
LUV
41, -19, -56
HWB
214, 20%, 36%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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