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
374E73
RGB
55, 78, 115
HSL
217, 35%, 33%
HSB
217, 52%, 45%
CMYK
52, 32, 0, 55
LAB
33, 0, -24
LCH
33, 24, 269
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 260
XYZ
7, 7, 17
LUV
33, -11, -32
HWB
217, 22%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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