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
264B5A
RGB
38, 75, 90
HSL
197, 41%, 25%
HSB
197, 58%, 35%
CMYK
58, 17, 0, 65
LAB
30, -10, -13
LCH
30, 17, 233
OKLCH
0.39, 0.05, 227
XYZ
5, 6, 11
LUV
30, -15, -15
HWB
197, 15%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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