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
43597A
RGB
67, 89, 122
HSL
216, 29%, 37%
HSB
216, 45%, 48%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 52
LAB
37, -1, -22
LCH
37, 22, 266
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 258
XYZ
9, 10, 20
LUV
37, -11, -29
HWB
216, 26%, 52%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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