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
28617E
RGB
40, 97, 126
HSL
200, 52%, 33%
HSB
200, 68%, 49%
CMYK
68, 23, 0, 51
LAB
38, -12, -22
LCH
38, 25, 242
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 234
XYZ
9, 11, 21
LUV
38, -21, -29
HWB
200, 16%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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