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
274E53
RGB
39, 78, 83
HSL
187, 36%, 24%
HSB
187, 53%, 33%
CMYK
53, 6, 0, 67
LAB
30, -13, -7
LCH
30, 15, 210
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 206
XYZ
5, 7, 9
LUV
30, -16, -7
HWB
187, 15%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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