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
264160
RGB
38, 65, 96
HSL
212, 43%, 26%
HSB
212, 60%, 38%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 62
LAB
27, -3, -22
LCH
27, 22, 263
OKLCH
0.37, 0.06, 253
XYZ
5, 5, 12
LUV
27, -11, -26
HWB
212, 15%, 62%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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