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
42566E
RGB
66, 86, 110
HSL
213, 25%, 35%
HSB
213, 40%, 43%
CMYK
40, 22, 0, 57
LAB
36, -3, -16
LCH
36, 17, 260
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 253
XYZ
8, 9, 16
LUV
36, -10, -21
HWB
213, 26%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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