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
263D5B
RGB
38, 61, 91
HSL
214, 41%, 25%
HSB
214, 58%, 36%
CMYK
58, 33, 0, 64
LAB
25, -2, -21
LCH
25, 21, 266
OKLCH
0.36, 0.06, 256
XYZ
4, 5, 11
LUV
25, -10, -25
HWB
214, 15%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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