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
405E85
RGB
64, 94, 133
HSL
214, 35%, 39%
HSB
214, 52%, 52%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 48
LAB
39, -2, -26
LCH
39, 26, 265
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 255
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
39, -14, -35
HWB
214, 25%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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