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
2874CE
RGB
40, 116, 206
HSL
213, 67%, 48%
HSB
213, 81%, 81%
CMYK
81, 44, 0, 19
LAB
48, 2, -54
LCH
48, 54, 272
OKLCH
0.56, 0.16, 255
XYZ
18, 17, 61
LUV
48, -25, -80
HWB
213, 16%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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