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
375C91
RGB
55, 92, 145
HSL
215, 45%, 39%
HSB
215, 62%, 57%
CMYK
62, 37, 0, 43
LAB
38, 0, -34
LCH
38, 34, 270
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 257
XYZ
11, 11, 28
LUV
38, -16, -47
HWB
215, 22%, 43%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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