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
284D56
RGB
40, 77, 86
HSL
192, 37%, 25%
HSB
192, 53%, 34%
CMYK
53, 10, 0, 66
LAB
30, -12, -10
LCH
30, 15, 220
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 215
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -15, -10
HWB
192, 16%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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