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
3B577B
RGB
59, 87, 123
HSL
214, 35%, 36%
HSB
214, 52%, 48%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 52
LAB
36, -2, -24
LCH
36, 24, 264
OKLCH
0.45, 0.07, 255
XYZ
9, 9, 20
LUV
36, -13, -32
HWB
214, 23%, 52%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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