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
345484
RGB
52, 84, 132
HSL
216, 43%, 36%
HSB
216, 61%, 52%
CMYK
61, 36, 0, 48
LAB
35, 0, -31
LCH
35, 31, 270
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 258
XYZ
9, 9, 23
LUV
35, -14, -42
HWB
216, 20%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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