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
395575
RGB
57, 85, 117
HSL
212, 34%, 34%
HSB
212, 51%, 46%
CMYK
51, 27, 0, 54
LAB
35, -3, -22
LCH
35, 22, 261
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 252
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
35, -13, -29
HWB
212, 22%, 54%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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