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
28619C
RGB
40, 97, 156
HSL
211, 59%, 38%
HSB
211, 74%, 61%
CMYK
74, 38, 0, 39
LAB
40, -3, -38
LCH
40, 38, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.11, 252
XYZ
11, 11, 33
LUV
40, -20, -53
HWB
211, 16%, 39%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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