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
00415E
RGB
0, 65, 94
HSL
199, 100%, 18%
HSB
199, 100%, 37%
CMYK
100, 31, 0, 63
LAB
25, -10, -23
LCH
25, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.35, 0.08, 236
XYZ
4, 5, 11
LUV
25, -17, -26
HWB
199, 0%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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