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
385270
RGB
56, 82, 112
HSL
212, 33%, 33%
HSB
212, 50%, 44%
CMYK
50, 27, 0, 56
LAB
34, -3, -21
LCH
34, 21, 261
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 253
XYZ
8, 8, 16
LUV
34, -12, -27
HWB
212, 22%, 56%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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