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
375178
RGB
55, 81, 120
HSL
216, 37%, 34%
HSB
216, 54%, 47%
CMYK
54, 33, 0, 53
LAB
34, -1, -26
LCH
34, 26, 268
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 258
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
34, -12, -34
HWB
216, 22%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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