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
265294
RGB
38, 82, 148
HSL
216, 59%, 36%
HSB
216, 74%, 58%
CMYK
74, 45, 0, 42
LAB
35, 3, -42
LCH
35, 42, 274
OKLCH
0.44, 0.12, 258
XYZ
9, 9, 29
LUV
35, -16, -56
HWB
216, 15%, 42%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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