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
4469A4
RGB
68, 105, 164
HSL
217, 41%, 45%
HSB
217, 59%, 64%
CMYK
59, 36, 0, 36
LAB
44, 1, -36
LCH
44, 36, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 259
XYZ
14, 14, 37
LUV
44, -17, -53
HWB
217, 27%, 36%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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