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
294C53
RGB
41, 76, 83
HSL
190, 34%, 24%
HSB
190, 51%, 33%
CMYK
51, 8, 0, 67
LAB
30, -12, -8
LCH
30, 14, 216
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 212
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
30, -15, -9
HWB
190, 16%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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