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
435B7E
RGB
67, 91, 126
HSL
216, 31%, 38%
HSB
216, 47%, 49%
CMYK
47, 28, 0, 51
LAB
38, -2, -23
LCH
38, 23, 266
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 258
XYZ
10, 10, 21
LUV
38, -12, -31
HWB
216, 26%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cobalt
#0047AB
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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