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
28689A
RGB
40, 104, 154
HSL
206, 59%, 38%
HSB
206, 74%, 60%
CMYK
74, 32, 0, 40
LAB
42, -7, -34
LCH
42, 35, 258
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 246
XYZ
12, 13, 32
LUV
42, -23, -47
HWB
206, 16%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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