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
285C85
RGB
40, 92, 133
HSL
206, 54%, 34%
HSB
206, 70%, 52%
CMYK
70, 31, 0, 48
LAB
37, -7, -29
LCH
37, 29, 256
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 245
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
37, -19, -38
HWB
206, 16%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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