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
002142
RGB
0, 33, 66
HSL
210, 100%, 13%
HSB
210, 100%, 26%
CMYK
100, 50, 0, 74
LAB
12, 0, -25
LCH
12, 25, 270
OKLCH
0.25, 0.07, 252
XYZ
2, 1, 5
LUV
12, -7, -21
HWB
210, 0%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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