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
375983
RGB
55, 89, 131
HSL
213, 41%, 36%
HSB
213, 58%, 51%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 49
LAB
37, -2, -28
LCH
37, 28, 265
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 254
XYZ
9, 10, 23
LUV
37, -15, -38
HWB
213, 22%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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