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
446089
RGB
68, 96, 137
HSL
216, 34%, 40%
HSB
216, 50%, 54%
CMYK
50, 30, 0, 46
LAB
40, -1, -26
LCH
40, 26, 267
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 258
XYZ
11, 11, 25
LUV
40, -13, -37
HWB
216, 27%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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