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
375A93
RGB
55, 90, 147
HSL
217, 46%, 40%
HSB
217, 63%, 58%
CMYK
63, 39, 0, 42
LAB
38, 1, -36
LCH
38, 36, 272
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 260
XYZ
10, 10, 29
LUV
38, -15, -50
HWB
217, 22%, 42%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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