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
3565B3
RGB
53, 101, 179
HSL
217, 54%, 45%
HSB
217, 70%, 70%
CMYK
70, 44, 0, 30
LAB
43, 4, -47
LCH
43, 47, 275
OKLCH
0.51, 0.13, 260
XYZ
14, 13, 44
LUV
43, -19, -68
HWB
217, 21%, 30%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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