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
285677
RGB
40, 86, 119
HSL
205, 50%, 31%
HSB
205, 66%, 47%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 53
LAB
35, -8, -24
LCH
35, 25, 252
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 242
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
35, -18, -31
HWB
205, 16%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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