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
28565D
RGB
40, 86, 93
HSL
188, 40%, 26%
HSB
188, 57%, 36%
CMYK
57, 8, 0, 64
LAB
34, -15, -9
LCH
34, 17, 212
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 208
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
34, -19, -10
HWB
188, 16%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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