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
2862BF
RGB
40, 98, 191
HSL
217, 65%, 45%
HSB
217, 79%, 75%
CMYK
79, 49, 0, 25
LAB
42, 8, -55
LCH
42, 56, 278
OKLCH
0.51, 0.16, 260
XYZ
15, 13, 51
LUV
42, -20, -80
HWB
217, 16%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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