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
28617F
RGB
40, 97, 127
HSL
201, 52%, 33%
HSB
201, 69%, 50%
CMYK
69, 24, 0, 50
LAB
38, -11, -23
LCH
38, 25, 243
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 235
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
38, -21, -30
HWB
201, 16%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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