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
00212E
RGB
0, 33, 46
HSL
197, 100%, 9%
HSB
197, 100%, 18%
CMYK
100, 28, 0, 82
LAB
11, -8, -12
LCH
11, 15, 237
OKLCH
0.23, 0.05, 228
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -8, -9
HWB
197, 0%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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