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
001026
RGB
0, 16, 38
HSL
215, 100%, 7%
HSB
215, 100%, 15%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 85
LAB
4, 0, -17
LCH
4, 17, 271
OKLCH
0.17, 0.05, 253
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
4, -3, -8
HWB
215, 0%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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