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
39629A
RGB
57, 98, 154
HSL
215, 46%, 41%
HSB
215, 63%, 60%
CMYK
63, 36, 0, 40
LAB
41, -1, -35
LCH
41, 35, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 257
XYZ
12, 12, 32
LUV
41, -17, -50
HWB
215, 22%, 40%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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