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
00428E
RGB
0, 66, 142
HSL
212, 100%, 28%
HSB
212, 100%, 56%
CMYK
100, 54, 0, 44
LAB
28, 7, -48
LCH
28, 49, 278
OKLCH
0.39, 0.14, 257
XYZ
7, 6, 26
LUV
28, -15, -61
HWB
212, 0%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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