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
005880
RGB
0, 88, 128
HSL
199, 100%, 25%
HSB
199, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 31, 0, 50
LAB
35, -11, -29
LCH
35, 31, 249
OKLCH
0.44, 0.10, 238
XYZ
7, 9, 22
LUV
35, -23, -38
HWB
199, 0%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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