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
284672
RGB
40, 70, 114
HSL
216, 48%, 30%
HSB
216, 65%, 45%
CMYK
65, 39, 0, 55
LAB
29, 0, -29
LCH
29, 29, 270
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 258
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
29, -12, -37
HWB
216, 16%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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