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
3A67A2
RGB
58, 103, 162
HSL
214, 47%, 43%
HSB
214, 64%, 64%
CMYK
64, 36, 0, 36
LAB
43, -1, -37
LCH
43, 37, 268
OKLCH
0.51, 0.11, 256
XYZ
13, 13, 36
LUV
43, -19, -53
HWB
214, 23%, 36%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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