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
284E81
RGB
40, 78, 129
HSL
214, 53%, 33%
HSB
214, 69%, 51%
CMYK
69, 40, 0, 49
LAB
32, 0, -33
LCH
32, 33, 270
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 256
XYZ
8, 7, 22
LUV
32, -15, -44
HWB
214, 16%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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