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
425676
RGB
66, 86, 118
HSL
217, 28%, 36%
HSB
217, 44%, 46%
CMYK
44, 27, 0, 54
LAB
36, -1, -21
LCH
36, 21, 267
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 260
XYZ
9, 9, 18
LUV
36, -10, -28
HWB
217, 26%, 54%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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