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
376192
RGB
55, 97, 146
HSL
212, 45%, 39%
HSB
212, 62%, 57%
CMYK
62, 34, 0, 43
LAB
40, -3, -32
LCH
40, 32, 265
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 253
XYZ
11, 11, 29
LUV
40, -17, -44
HWB
212, 22%, 43%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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