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
435B7D
RGB
67, 91, 125
HSL
215, 30%, 38%
HSB
215, 46%, 49%
CMYK
46, 27, 0, 51
LAB
38, -2, -22
LCH
38, 22, 265
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 257
XYZ
10, 10, 21
LUV
38, -12, -30
HWB
215, 26%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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