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
214762
RGB
33, 71, 98
HSL
205, 50%, 26%
HSB
205, 66%, 38%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 62
LAB
28, -7, -20
LCH
28, 21, 251
OKLCH
0.38, 0.06, 242
XYZ
5, 6, 12
LUV
28, -14, -25
HWB
205, 13%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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