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
384A63
RGB
56, 74, 99
HSL
215, 28%, 30%
HSB
215, 43%, 39%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 61
LAB
31, -2, -17
LCH
31, 17, 264
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 257
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -9, -22
HWB
215, 22%, 61%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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