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
285997
RGB
40, 89, 151
HSL
214, 58%, 37%
HSB
214, 74%, 59%
CMYK
74, 41, 0, 41
LAB
37, 0, -40
LCH
37, 40, 270
OKLCH
0.46, 0.11, 256
XYZ
10, 10, 31
LUV
37, -18, -55
HWB
214, 16%, 41%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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