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
274E77
RGB
39, 78, 119
HSL
211, 51%, 31%
HSB
211, 67%, 47%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 53
LAB
32, -3, -28
LCH
32, 28, 263
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 251
XYZ
7, 7, 18
LUV
32, -15, -36
HWB
211, 15%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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