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
013B56
RGB
1, 59, 86
HSL
199, 98%, 17%
HSB
199, 99%, 34%
CMYK
99, 31, 0, 66
LAB
23, -9, -21
LCH
23, 23, 247
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 236
XYZ
3, 4, 9
LUV
23, -15, -24
HWB
199, 0%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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