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
405E72
RGB
64, 94, 114
HSL
204, 28%, 35%
HSB
204, 44%, 45%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 55
LAB
38, -7, -15
LCH
38, 17, 245
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 238
XYZ
9, 10, 17
LUV
38, -14, -19
HWB
204, 25%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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