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
002830
RGB
0, 40, 48
HSL
190, 100%, 9%
HSB
190, 100%, 19%
CMYK
100, 17, 0, 81
LAB
14, -11, -9
LCH
14, 15, 219
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 215
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
14, -10, -7
HWB
190, 0%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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