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
002D42
RGB
0, 45, 66
HSL
199, 100%, 13%
HSB
199, 100%, 26%
CMYK
100, 32, 0, 74
LAB
17, -8, -18
LCH
17, 19, 246
OKLCH
0.28, 0.06, 235
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -11, -17
HWB
199, 0%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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