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
286C80
RGB
40, 108, 128
HSL
194, 52%, 33%
HSB
194, 69%, 50%
CMYK
69, 16, 0, 50
LAB
42, -17, -18
LCH
42, 25, 226
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 221
XYZ
10, 13, 22
LUV
42, -26, -22
HWB
194, 16%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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