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
35527D
RGB
53, 82, 125
HSL
216, 40%, 35%
HSB
216, 58%, 49%
CMYK
58, 34, 0, 51
LAB
34, -1, -28
LCH
34, 28, 269
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 258
XYZ
8, 8, 21
LUV
34, -13, -38
HWB
216, 21%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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