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
002138
RGB
0, 33, 56
HSL
205, 100%, 11%
HSB
205, 100%, 22%
CMYK
100, 41, 0, 78
LAB
11, -4, -19
LCH
11, 19, 257
OKLCH
0.24, 0.06, 244
XYZ
1, 1, 4
LUV
11, -7, -15
HWB
205, 0%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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