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
01233F
RGB
1, 35, 63
HSL
207, 97%, 13%
HSB
207, 98%, 25%
CMYK
98, 44, 0, 75
LAB
13, -3, -22
LCH
13, 22, 263
OKLCH
0.25, 0.07, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
13, -8, -19
HWB
207, 0%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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