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
28545B
RGB
40, 84, 91
HSL
188, 39%, 26%
HSB
188, 56%, 36%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 64
LAB
33, -14, -9
LCH
33, 17, 213
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 209
XYZ
6, 8, 11
LUV
33, -18, -9
HWB
188, 16%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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