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
284C64
RGB
40, 76, 100
HSL
204, 43%, 27%
HSB
204, 60%, 39%
CMYK
60, 24, 0, 61
LAB
30, -7, -18
LCH
30, 20, 248
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 240
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
30, -15, -22
HWB
204, 16%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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