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
385674
RGB
56, 86, 116
HSL
210, 35%, 34%
HSB
210, 52%, 45%
CMYK
52, 26, 0, 55
LAB
35, -4, -21
LCH
35, 21, 258
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 249
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
35, -14, -27
HWB
210, 22%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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