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
002A33
RGB
0, 42, 51
HSL
191, 100%, 10%
HSB
191, 100%, 20%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 80
LAB
15, -12, -10
LCH
15, 15, 221
OKLCH
0.26, 0.05, 216
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
15, -11, -8
HWB
191, 0%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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