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
375585
RGB
55, 85, 133
HSL
217, 41%, 37%
HSB
217, 59%, 52%
CMYK
59, 36, 0, 48
LAB
36, 0, -31
LCH
36, 31, 271
OKLCH
0.45, 0.09, 259
XYZ
9, 9, 23
LUV
36, -13, -42
HWB
217, 22%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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