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
375264
RGB
55, 82, 100
HSL
204, 29%, 30%
HSB
204, 45%, 39%
CMYK
45, 18, 0, 61
LAB
33, -6, -14
LCH
33, 15, 245
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 238
XYZ
7, 8, 13
LUV
33, -12, -17
HWB
204, 22%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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