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
428EC6
RGB
66, 142, 198
HSL
205, 54%, 52%
HSB
205, 67%, 78%
CMYK
67, 28, 0, 22
LAB
56, -11, -37
LCH
56, 38, 254
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 243
XYZ
22, 25, 57
LUV
56, -29, -54
HWB
205, 26%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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