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
3568B4
RGB
53, 104, 180
HSL
216, 55%, 46%
HSB
216, 71%, 71%
CMYK
71, 42, 0, 29
LAB
43, 3, -46
LCH
43, 46, 273
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 258
XYZ
15, 14, 45
LUV
43, -20, -67
HWB
216, 21%, 29%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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