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
286AD4
RGB
40, 106, 212
HSL
217, 68%, 49%
HSB
217, 81%, 83%
CMYK
81, 50, 0, 17
LAB
45, 10, -62
LCH
45, 62, 279
OKLCH
0.54, 0.18, 260
XYZ
18, 16, 64
LUV
45, -21, -91
HWB
217, 16%, 17%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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