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
002A39
RGB
0, 42, 57
HSL
196, 100%, 11%
HSB
196, 100%, 22%
CMYK
100, 26, 0, 78
LAB
15, -9, -14
LCH
15, 17, 236
OKLCH
0.27, 0.05, 228
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -10, -12
HWB
196, 0%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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