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
283C50
RGB
40, 60, 80
HSL
210, 33%, 24%
HSB
210, 50%, 31%
CMYK
50, 25, 0, 69
LAB
24, -3, -15
LCH
24, 15, 257
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 249
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
24, -9, -17
HWB
210, 16%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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