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
01384B
RGB
1, 56, 75
HSL
195, 97%, 15%
HSB
195, 99%, 29%
CMYK
99, 25, 0, 71
LAB
21, -11, -17
LCH
21, 20, 237
OKLCH
0.32, 0.06, 228
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
21, -14, -17
HWB
195, 0%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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