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
405F8A
RGB
64, 95, 138
HSL
215, 37%, 40%
HSB
215, 54%, 54%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 46
LAB
39, -2, -28
LCH
39, 28, 267
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 257
XYZ
11, 11, 26
LUV
39, -14, -38
HWB
215, 25%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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