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
355A85
RGB
53, 90, 133
HSL
212, 43%, 36%
HSB
212, 60%, 52%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 48
LAB
37, -3, -29
LCH
37, 29, 264
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 253
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
37, -16, -39
HWB
212, 21%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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