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
375E98
RGB
55, 94, 152
HSL
216, 47%, 41%
HSB
216, 64%, 60%
CMYK
64, 38, 0, 40
LAB
39, 1, -37
LCH
39, 37, 271
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 258
XYZ
11, 11, 31
LUV
39, -16, -51
HWB
216, 22%, 40%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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