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
285169
RGB
40, 81, 105
HSL
202, 45%, 28%
HSB
202, 62%, 41%
CMYK
62, 23, 0, 59
LAB
32, -9, -19
LCH
32, 21, 244
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 236
XYZ
6, 7, 14
LUV
32, -16, -23
HWB
202, 16%, 59%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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