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
021832
RGB
2, 24, 50
HSL
213, 92%, 10%
HSB
213, 96%, 20%
CMYK
96, 52, 0, 80
LAB
8, 0, -20
LCH
8, 20, 270
OKLCH
0.21, 0.06, 253
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
8, -4, -13
HWB
213, 1%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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