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
28516E
RGB
40, 81, 110
HSL
205, 47%, 29%
HSB
205, 64%, 43%
CMYK
64, 26, 0, 57
LAB
33, -7, -21
LCH
33, 23, 251
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 242
XYZ
7, 7, 16
LUV
33, -16, -27
HWB
205, 16%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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