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
374A69
RGB
55, 74, 105
HSL
217, 31%, 31%
HSB
217, 48%, 41%
CMYK
48, 30, 0, 59
LAB
31, -1, -21
LCH
31, 21, 268
OKLCH
0.41, 0.06, 260
XYZ
7, 7, 14
LUV
31, -9, -26
HWB
217, 22%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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