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
264B87
RGB
38, 75, 135
HSL
217, 56%, 34%
HSB
217, 72%, 53%
CMYK
72, 44, 0, 47
LAB
32, 3, -38
LCH
32, 38, 275
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 260
XYZ
8, 7, 24
LUV
32, -14, -51
HWB
217, 15%, 47%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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