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
293E50
RGB
41, 62, 80
HSL
208, 32%, 24%
HSB
208, 49%, 31%
CMYK
49, 22, 0, 69
LAB
25, -4, -14
LCH
25, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 245
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
25, -9, -16
HWB
208, 16%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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