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
005273
RGB
0, 82, 115
HSL
197, 100%, 23%
HSB
197, 100%, 45%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 55
LAB
32, -12, -25
LCH
32, 28, 245
OKLCH
0.41, 0.09, 234
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
32, -21, -32
HWB
197, 0%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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