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
3969AC
RGB
57, 105, 172
HSL
215, 50%, 45%
HSB
215, 67%, 67%
CMYK
67, 39, 0, 33
LAB
44, 0, -41
LCH
44, 41, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 257
XYZ
14, 14, 41
LUV
44, -19, -60
HWB
215, 22%, 33%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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