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
28425E
RGB
40, 66, 94
HSL
211, 40%, 26%
HSB
211, 57%, 37%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 63
LAB
27, -3, -20
LCH
27, 20, 261
OKLCH
0.37, 0.06, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 11
LUV
27, -11, -24
HWB
211, 16%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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