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
345283
RGB
52, 82, 131
HSL
217, 43%, 36%
HSB
217, 60%, 51%
CMYK
60, 37, 0, 49
LAB
34, 1, -31
LCH
34, 31, 272
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 260
XYZ
9, 8, 23
LUV
34, -13, -42
HWB
217, 20%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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