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
425C85
RGB
66, 92, 133
HSL
217, 34%, 39%
HSB
217, 50%, 52%
CMYK
50, 31, 0, 48
LAB
38, -1, -26
LCH
38, 26, 269
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 259
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
38, -13, -36
HWB
217, 26%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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