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
384D69
RGB
56, 77, 105
HSL
214, 30%, 32%
HSB
214, 47%, 41%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 59
LAB
32, -2, -19
LCH
32, 19, 264
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 256
XYZ
7, 7, 14
LUV
32, -10, -24
HWB
214, 22%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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