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
375C86
RGB
55, 92, 134
HSL
212, 42%, 37%
HSB
212, 59%, 53%
CMYK
59, 31, 0, 47
LAB
38, -3, -28
LCH
38, 28, 263
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 253
XYZ
10, 10, 24
LUV
38, -16, -38
HWB
212, 22%, 47%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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