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
356FCF
RGB
53, 111, 207
HSL
217, 62%, 51%
HSB
217, 74%, 81%
CMYK
74, 46, 0, 19
LAB
47, 7, -56
LCH
47, 57, 277
OKLCH
0.55, 0.16, 260
XYZ
18, 17, 61
LUV
47, -21, -84
HWB
217, 21%, 19%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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