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
28507D
RGB
40, 80, 125
HSL
212, 52%, 32%
HSB
212, 68%, 49%
CMYK
68, 36, 0, 51
LAB
33, -2, -30
LCH
33, 30, 265
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 253
XYZ
7, 8, 20
LUV
33, -15, -40
HWB
212, 16%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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