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
264F86
RGB
38, 79, 134
HSL
214, 56%, 34%
HSB
214, 72%, 53%
CMYK
72, 41, 0, 47
LAB
33, 1, -36
LCH
33, 36, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 257
XYZ
8, 8, 24
LUV
33, -15, -48
HWB
214, 15%, 47%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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