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
446392
RGB
68, 99, 146
HSL
216, 36%, 42%
HSB
216, 53%, 57%
CMYK
53, 32, 0, 43
LAB
41, -1, -30
LCH
41, 30, 269
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 258
XYZ
12, 12, 29
LUV
41, -15, -42
HWB
216, 27%, 43%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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