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
005F8E
RGB
0, 95, 142
HSL
200, 100%, 28%
HSB
200, 100%, 56%
CMYK
100, 33, 0, 44
LAB
38, -10, -33
LCH
38, 35, 253
OKLCH
0.46, 0.11, 240
XYZ
9, 10, 27
LUV
38, -24, -45
HWB
200, 0%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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