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
004159
RGB
0, 65, 89
HSL
196, 100%, 17%
HSB
196, 100%, 35%
CMYK
100, 27, 0, 65
LAB
25, -11, -20
LCH
25, 23, 240
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 231
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
25, -17, -23
HWB
196, 0%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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