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
285255
RGB
40, 82, 85
HSL
184, 36%, 25%
HSB
184, 53%, 33%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 67
LAB
32, -15, -7
LCH
32, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 202
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
32, -17, -6
HWB
184, 16%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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