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
42586E
RGB
66, 88, 110
HSL
210, 25%, 35%
HSB
210, 40%, 43%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 57
LAB
36, -4, -16
LCH
36, 16, 256
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 249
XYZ
9, 9, 16
LUV
36, -11, -20
HWB
210, 26%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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