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
003B50
RGB
0, 59, 80
HSL
196, 100%, 16%
HSB
196, 100%, 31%
CMYK
100, 26, 0, 69
LAB
22, -11, -18
LCH
22, 21, 238
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 229
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
22, -15, -19
HWB
196, 0%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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