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
264671
RGB
38, 70, 113
HSL
214, 50%, 30%
HSB
214, 66%, 44%
CMYK
66, 38, 0, 56
LAB
29, -1, -29
LCH
29, 29, 269
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 16
LUV
29, -13, -37
HWB
214, 15%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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