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
02182E
RGB
2, 24, 46
HSL
210, 92%, 9%
HSB
210, 96%, 18%
CMYK
96, 48, 0, 82
LAB
8, -1, -18
LCH
8, 18, 265
OKLCH
0.21, 0.05, 250
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
8, -4, -11
HWB
210, 1%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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