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
265377
RGB
38, 83, 119
HSL
207, 52%, 31%
HSB
207, 68%, 47%
CMYK
68, 30, 0, 53
LAB
33, -6, -26
LCH
33, 26, 256
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 245
XYZ
7, 8, 19
LUV
33, -17, -33
HWB
207, 15%, 53%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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