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
375273
RGB
55, 82, 115
HSL
213, 35%, 33%
HSB
213, 52%, 45%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 55
LAB
34, -3, -22
LCH
34, 23, 263
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 254
XYZ
8, 8, 17
LUV
34, -12, -29
HWB
213, 22%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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