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
00233D
RGB
0, 35, 61
HSL
206, 100%, 12%
HSB
206, 100%, 24%
CMYK
100, 43, 0, 76
LAB
13, -4, -21
LCH
13, 21, 260
OKLCH
0.25, 0.06, 246
XYZ
1, 2, 5
LUV
13, -8, -18
HWB
206, 0%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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