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
005A84
RGB
0, 90, 132
HSL
199, 100%, 26%
HSB
199, 100%, 52%
CMYK
100, 32, 0, 48
LAB
35, -11, -30
LCH
35, 32, 250
OKLCH
0.44, 0.10, 239
XYZ
8, 9, 23
LUV
35, -23, -40
HWB
199, 0%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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