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
283A57
RGB
40, 58, 87
HSL
217, 37%, 25%
HSB
217, 54%, 34%
CMYK
54, 33, 0, 66
LAB
24, 0, -20
LCH
24, 20, 269
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 260
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
24, -8, -23
HWB
217, 16%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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