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
284B5E
RGB
40, 75, 94
HSL
201, 40%, 26%
HSB
201, 57%, 37%
CMYK
57, 20, 0, 63
LAB
30, -8, -15
LCH
30, 18, 241
OKLCH
0.39, 0.05, 234
XYZ
5, 6, 12
LUV
30, -14, -18
HWB
201, 16%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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