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
021333
RGB
2, 19, 51
HSL
219, 92%, 10%
HSB
219, 96%, 20%
CMYK
96, 63, 0, 80
LAB
6, 4, -24
LCH
6, 24, 279
OKLCH
0.20, 0.07, 260
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
6, -3, -13
HWB
219, 1%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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