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
021529
RGB
2, 21, 41
HSL
211, 91%, 8%
HSB
211, 95%, 16%
CMYK
95, 49, 0, 84
LAB
6, -1, -16
LCH
6, 16, 266
OKLCH
0.19, 0.05, 250
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
6, -3, -9
HWB
211, 1%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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