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
263E56
RGB
38, 62, 86
HSL
210, 39%, 24%
HSB
210, 56%, 34%
CMYK
56, 28, 0, 66
LAB
25, -4, -18
LCH
25, 18, 258
OKLCH
0.36, 0.05, 249
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
25, -10, -20
HWB
210, 15%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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