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
384B68
RGB
56, 75, 104
HSL
216, 30%, 31%
HSB
216, 46%, 41%
CMYK
46, 28, 0, 59
LAB
31, -1, -20
LCH
31, 20, 267
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 259
XYZ
7, 7, 14
LUV
31, -9, -25
HWB
216, 22%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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