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
284358
RGB
40, 67, 88
HSL
206, 38%, 25%
HSB
206, 55%, 35%
CMYK
55, 24, 0, 65
LAB
27, -5, -16
LCH
27, 17, 251
OKLCH
0.37, 0.05, 243
XYZ
5, 5, 10
LUV
27, -11, -19
HWB
206, 16%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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