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
274C57
RGB
39, 76, 87
HSL
194, 38%, 25%
HSB
194, 55%, 34%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 66
LAB
30, -11, -11
LCH
30, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.39, 0.05, 219
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -15, -12
HWB
194, 15%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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