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
426490
RGB
66, 100, 144
HSL
214, 37%, 41%
HSB
214, 54%, 56%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 44
LAB
41, -2, -28
LCH
41, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 255
XYZ
12, 12, 28
LUV
41, -16, -40
HWB
214, 26%, 44%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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