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
395985
RGB
57, 89, 133
HSL
215, 40%, 37%
HSB
215, 57%, 52%
CMYK
57, 33, 0, 48
LAB
37, -1, -29
LCH
37, 29, 267
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 257
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
37, -14, -39
HWB
215, 22%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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