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
283D5E
RGB
40, 61, 94
HSL
217, 40%, 26%
HSB
217, 57%, 37%
CMYK
57, 35, 0, 63
LAB
25, 0, -23
LCH
25, 23, 270
OKLCH
0.36, 0.06, 259
XYZ
5, 5, 11
LUV
25, -9, -27
HWB
217, 16%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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