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
011F43
RGB
1, 31, 67
HSL
213, 97%, 13%
HSB
213, 99%, 26%
CMYK
99, 54, 0, 74
LAB
11, 2, -26
LCH
11, 26, 274
OKLCH
0.24, 0.08, 255
XYZ
2, 1, 5
LUV
11, -6, -22
HWB
213, 0%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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