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
286E90
RGB
40, 110, 144
HSL
200, 57%, 36%
HSB
200, 72%, 56%
CMYK
72, 24, 0, 44
LAB
43, -14, -25
LCH
43, 29, 242
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 233
XYZ
11, 14, 28
LUV
43, -25, -34
HWB
200, 16%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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