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
428DD2
RGB
66, 141, 210
HSL
209, 62%, 54%
HSB
209, 69%, 82%
CMYK
69, 33, 0, 18
LAB
56, -7, -43
LCH
56, 44, 261
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 249
XYZ
23, 25, 65
LUV
56, -29, -65
HWB
209, 26%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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