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
005990
RGB
0, 89, 144
HSL
203, 100%, 28%
HSB
203, 100%, 56%
CMYK
100, 38, 0, 44
LAB
36, -6, -37
LCH
36, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.45, 0.11, 246
XYZ
9, 9, 28
LUV
36, -22, -50
HWB
203, 0%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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